Panthers at Falcons 9/16/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 6:08 AM ET

The Atlanta Falcons return home on Sunday after losing their opener in Philadelphia. The Falcons will take on the 1-0 Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of action. Atlanta scored just 12 points in their opener and had no passing touchdowns. The Falcons had just 299 yards of total offense which ranks 22nd in the league after Week 1.

QB Matt Ryan went 21/43 through the air with no touchdowns and 1 interception. Ryan has 251 yards but completed under 50% of his throws. Devonta Freeman had 6 rushes and 3 receptions before leaving Week 1 with a knee injury. Freeman is a major part of this offense and need him to be 100% healthy.
The Carolina Panthers took care of business in their season opener. The Panthers beat the Cowboys 16-8 in Week 1 allowing just a late 4th quarter touchdown. Carolina's defense has 5 sacks and 1 recovered fumble. The Panthers had 147 rushing yards in Week 1 which ranks 5th in the NFL.

Cam Newton threw for 161 yards in the season opener. Newton had no touchdowns and no interceptions with 26 pass attempts. Newton did have a rushing touchdown along with 58 yards rushing.

The Panthers show a ton of value getting points in this game. Freeman is not 100% and the Panthers looked much better in their opener. Carolina's offense will be tough for the Falcons to stop and their defense will be on the field way to much in this one. Take the free points in a close game. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Falcons win but fall short of ATS cover 24-21.

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