Falcons vs Panthers Betting Trends, Odds, and Insights - December 17th, 2023

The Atlanta Falcons are set to face off against the Carolina Panthers in an important divisional matchup this Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. The game will take place at Bank of America Stadium, the home turf of the Panthers.

The Panthers have had a disappointing season, falling short of their preseason expectations. With a record of 1-12, they have struggled to find success and have lost six consecutive games. On the other hand, the Falcons hold a record of 6-7 and have lost just one game in a row.

Both teams enter this game with extra motivation as divisional rivals, eager to secure a victory. The last time these two teams met was in Week 1 of this season, where the Falcons emerged victorious with a 24-10 home win over the Panthers. This previous encounter adds an additional layer of significance to this matchup, making it a revenge game for the Panthers.

In terms of recent performance, the Panthers have been on a cold streak, losing their last six games. The Falcons, while not in their best form, have lost six of their last ten games. However, despite being on the road, the Falcons are considered slight favorites in this matchup.

According to the odds, the Falcons have a 58% chance of winning the game, while the Panthers have a 42% chance. The opening spread favored the Falcons by 3 points, but it has since moved to Falcons -2.5, representing a relatively small shift.

As these divisional rivals clash once again, both teams will be looking to make a statement. With the Panthers seeking redemption and the Falcons aiming to maintain their winning record, this matchup promises to be an intense battle on the gridiron.

Falcons Insights

• While Bijan Robinson has received 25.8% of his offense's red zone run game usage in games he has played this year, the leading projections forecast him to be a more integral piece of Atlanta's ground game near the goal line in this week's game at 40.3%.

• Kyle Pitts has posted quite a few less air yards this season (63.0 per game) than he did last season (77.0 per game).

• The Carolina Panthers pass defense has excelled when opposing RBs have gotten into space, yielding an average of 5.93 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year: the 6th-fewest in football.

Panthers Insights

• Light rainy weather conditions (like those being projected in this game) generally lead to lessened passing effectiveness, lower air attack volume, and increased rush volume.

• The Atlanta Falcons defensive tackles project as the 2nd-best group of DTs in the NFL this year in regard to defending the run.

• In registering a miserable rate of 196.0 adjusted yards per game through the air this year, the 4th-worst passing team in football has been the Panthers.