The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) are 8-point favorites when they host the Carolina Panthers (4-12) in an NFC South matchup on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM

Atlanta does need some help from New Orleans this weekend in order to surpass Tampa Bay for the division crown, but first things first, they have to take care of the 4-12 Panthers

Here’s where they stand across the power rankings heading into Week 18 . . . Take: “While there’s reason for optimism, there’s also a lot of work to do here. Per Next Gen Stats, Bryce Young was pressured on 69% of his 24 dropbacks in Sunday’s loss, the highest pressure rate any quarterback has faced this season.”