FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Can the Falcons (8-8) finish the regular season with a win against the Carolina Panthers (4-12)?
The experts sure think so. Atlanta won the first meeting of the season series 38-20 in Week 6. Since then, the Panthers have won three games while the Falcons have won four. Both teams are coming off Week 17 losses, Atlanta fell to the Washington Commanders 30-24 in overtime and Carolina lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-14.
The regular season finale is a must-win for the Falcons' playoff hopes, and they'll need the Buccaneers to lose on Sunday against the Saints. However, the experts unanimously chose the Bucs over the Saints in Week 18. Check out the full Panthers-Falcons picks below:
| Author | Outlet | Pick |
|---|---|
| Lindsey Thiry | ESPN | Falcons |
| Kimberly Martin | ESPN | Falcons |
| Dan Graziano | ESPN | Falcons |
| Bucky Brooks | NFL Network | Falcons |
| Colleen Wolfe | NFL Network | Falcons |
| Daniel Jeremiah | NFL Network | Panthers |
| Albert Breer | Sports Illustrated | Falcons |
| Connor Orr | Sports Illustrated | Panthers |
| John Breech | CBS Sports | Falcons |
This Throwback Thursday, we're taking at look back at the Falcons vs Panthers match-up through history as we gear up for Sunday's game against Carolina in Week 18.
For more complete picks, visit: ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, and NFL Network.
