Predictions - Panthers at Falcons

[Zod]

Historically, Atlanta hasn't exactly been a great place for the Panthers to play, even 2015.

 

That said....

 

Can the Panthers pull out a dub on Sunday? Notable stats? How does PJ do?

 

[Khyber53]

I'm feeling oddly optimistic about this one. I think it becomes a run heavy game for both teams. 

24-21 Panthers

 

[kungfoodude]

I think a close loss.

[electro's horse]

8 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I think a close loss.

I think you’re right. 

[hepcat]

I mean they’ve won in Atlanta the last two seasons

[3838]

The Falcons starting seconds is pretty much sidelined with injuries. They'll rely on the run If PJ plays smart, and we stop their ground attack we win.

[TLGPanthersFan]

Both teams will probably have the same game plan. 
Run a ton with the occasional pass to break things up. 
The one area we are definitely better is the defense. 
So I think all we have to do is lead by 10 points and we will probably win. 

[Pejorative Miscreant]

One is a streak. And the Panthers are hot.  
Not really. 
 

Hard to pick this one because it is up to McAdoo putting together two game plans in a row. I think it’s a low scoring game but see the Falcons winning 17-13.   Hope I’m wrong. 

[mrcompletely11]

Good primer about the Falcons and their run game

 

https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2022/10/28/23427789/atlanta-falcons-run-heavy-offense-arthur-smith

[TheCasillas]

Our injury report heavily outweighs their’s by a multiplier of 3. I don’t think we get this one, even with the stars aligning.

[mrcompletely11]

Just now, TheCasillas said:

Our injury report heavily outweighs their’s by a multiplier of 3. I don’t think we get this one, even with the stars aligning.

Our corners are hurt and they dont throw all that much.  May equal out if they stick to the heavy run game.  I did watch last week and it did seem like they were trying to force feed Pitts in certain situations

[pantherj]

This game decides which direction we go for the season imo. If we win, I think we fight for a playoff spot. If we lose, then think we roll over for a top draft pick.

This is the hardest game to try and predict I think of all time. I have no idea whatsoever what might happen. My head tells me PJ poops the bed and we tank the rest of the season with a QB carousel. My heart tells me PJ is going to light it up and lead us to victory.

Ok fug it. We're going to WIN!

Panthers - 23

Falcons - 20

[Jaxel]

This all comes down to stopping the run. If we force 3rd and long situations we have a good chance.

[hepcat]

Thing I worry about is we might be underestimating what a mess the Bucs are right now.