- Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
- Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FOX
- Point Spread: Panthers (+5)
- Over/Under: 43.5
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This Sunday, the Carolina Panthers (0-2) are set to battle the Atlanta Falcons (1-1) at Bank of America Stadium. The Atlanta Falcons enter the game as 5-point favorites, according to Las Vegas odds. The total points for the game are set at 43.5.
The Atlanta Falcons arrive with a record of 1-1 so far this season. In their most recent outing, they triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 22-6. Quarterback Michael Penix completed 13 of 21 passes for 135 yards, achieving a QB rating of 80.5 without any interceptions. Bijan Robinson led the ground game with 22 carries for 143 yards, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. Wide receiver Drake London averaged 16.3 yards per reception, totaling 49 yards on 3 catches. The Falcons executed 39 rushing attempts for a total of 218 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Overall, they ran 60 plays, accumulating 326 yards. On defense, Atlanta allowed 11 completions on 21 attempts, totaling 120 yards, while their opponents averaged 4.1 yards per rush, conceding 78 yards on 19 attempts.
Defensively, the Falcons rank 2nd in the league, allowing only 14.5 points per game. Their opponents have averaged 4.3 rushing yards per attempt, totaling 89.5 rushing yards per game this season. In terms of passing yards allowed, the Falcons have given up 279 yards, placing them 2nd in the league, allowing an average of 139.5 yards per game with a completion rate of 52.8%. Overall, they allow a total of 229.0 yards per game and have given up 3 touchdown passes, with 179 rushing yards over 2 games this season.
The Carolina Panthers are struggling with a record of 0-2 this season. In their latest game, they faced a defeat against the Arizona Cardinals, ending 27-22. Quarterback Bryce Young threw for 328 yards on 35 completions out of 55 attempts, achieving 3 touchdowns and a QB rating of 90.6, although he did throw one interception. Top receiver Tetairoa McMillan had 6 receptions for 100 yards, averaging 16.7 yards per catch. Rusher Chuba Hubbard managed 38 yards on 10 carries, averaging 3.8 yards per carry for the day. The Panthers accumulated 352 total yards, completing 74 plays with an average of 4.8 yards per play. They averaged just 2.6 yards per rushing attempt, totaling 49 yards on 19 carries. Defensively, the Panthers allowed 82 rushing yards on 22 attempts, averaging 3.7 yards per rush, while their secondary allowed a completion rate of 68%, yielding 211 yards on 17 of 25 passing attempts.
The Panthers are averaging 303.5 yards per game, placing them 22nd in the league. Their rushing offense averages 81.0 yards per outing, with a total of 162 rushing yards so far. They have achieved 27 first downs but are struggling with penalties, averaging 118 yards due to 11 infractions, ranking them 28th in the league for penalties committed. On passing offense, the Panthers have accumulated 445 passing yards, with an average of 222.5 yards per game, ranking them 13th overall. In terms of scoring, they sit at 29th in the league, managing only 16.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Panthers are allowing 26.5 points per game, which ranks them 24th. They’ve given up 2 passing touchdowns as well as an average of 194.5 passing yards per game, placing them 11th in the league. The defense has allowed 282 rushing yards this season (141.0 yards per game) and 2 rushing touchdowns. So far, Carolina’s defense has participated in 111 plays, ranking them 7th in the NFL, while totaling 2 takeaways and allowing 53 points overall.
Who will emerge victorious in this Falcons-Panthers matchup this Sunday against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Falcons -5
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