The Atlanta Falcons have allowed 28.1 ppg on the season, but their defense has been playing much better in recent weeks. Last time out they held Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints without a touchdown in a 26-9 win, and here today they will face a Carolina team that scored just 16 points at Green Bay last week. On a positive note, the Panthers defense held Aaron Rodgers to just 233 passing yards without a touchdown, and I think they'll be able to slow down the Falcons prolific passing attack. Still, I wouldn't trust Carolina to cover the spread in this one, particularly considering how dominant Atlanta has been against the spread in recent head-to-head matchups (6-1 ATS L7).

8* play on Atlanta Falcons.