Week 1: Panthers vs Falcons

[RJK]

I have a bad feeling about this run defense with or without Burns. 

[AggieLean]

ATL - 27 
CAR - 21

 

[GOAT]

I love the Panthers +3.5 line. I think we lose a heartbreaker but Bryce looks promising. 20-17 Falcons.

[TheSpecialJuan]

I guarantee we're gonna win 

[TLGPanthersFan]

I guarantee points will be scored that will determine a winner. 

[DeeJay]

Panthers 40

Falcons 37

[Davidson Deac II]

I honestly have no idea what to expect.  Honestly, if I decided to place a bet on the game, I would probably take the Falcons just because they are at home and probably have a better run game. But at least I do feel better about this year's opener than I did last year.  

Edited September 5, 2023 by Davidson Deac II

[CRA]

Just now, Davidson Deac II said:

I honestly have no idea what to expect.  Honestly, if I decided to place a bet on the game, I would probably take the Falcons just because they are at home and probably have a better run game. 

week 1 never generally makes any sense.  No week lies like week 1. 

[rebelrouser]

We have a better qb. They have a better everything else. Falcons 27 Panthers 13. 

[outlaw4]

Same wish as I had months ago. Panthers win with Bryce Young passing for exactly... 283 yards.

[Basbear]

THE POUNDING STARTS!!

[Randolph Panther]

If Bryce and the offense plays well we will win.

[Jackofalltrades]

I obviously hope we win, but I have a hard time seeing it play out that way. 
 

First NFL game for a rookie QB, on the road in a hostile environment, RB1 taking his first snaps of the year, unproven OL and a beat up WR corps all running a new offense. 
 

Add to that the possibility of no Burns, no help opposite of that spot and a new D, I’m skeptical at best. 
 

I don’t think Atlanta will be good this year, but I do think it’s going to take us several games to get things going. 
 

I hope I’m wrong. 

[Cdparr7]

Falcons 19

Panthers 17

Panthers almost come back but Koo kicks a game winner as time expires.