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Dec 9, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) defends in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, December 24th, at 1:00 P.M. the (9-5) Atlanta Falcons will be on the road to take on the (6-8) Carolina Panthers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Falcons 26.8 – Panthers 20.9 with an over/under of 47.7.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Falcons 412.9 (2nd) > Panthers 347.3 (17th)
Points per game: Falcons 33.5 (1st) > Panthers 24.1 (14th)
Turnover margin: Falcons +8 > Panthers +1
Fewest yards allowed per game: Panthers 360.6 (22nd) > Falcons 368.9 (25th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Panthers 25.1 (25th) > Falcons 25.6 (26th)
Summary:
Carolina is no longer in desperation mode after being eliminated from the playoffs. The defending NFC Champions have been underperforming all season long but they looked great in their 26-15 victory over the Redskins on Monday night. Both the Panthers and Falcons are (3-2) in their last five games. The Falcons defense has finally come alive allowing 19.8 points per game in that stretch. As for the high-powered Falcons offense, they have scored 28 or more points in seven of their last eight games. Carolina is (6-4) in their last ten head to head games with Atlanta though the Falcons have won the last two. The Falcons (+111) have a considerable advantage over the Panthers (-11) in terms of point differential. With their playoff elimination, the Panthers will likely sit star linebacker Luke Keuchly out for the rest of the season with his concussion problems. I think this will be a high scoring game with Atlanta pulling it out in the end.
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