PREVIEW: Carolina Panthers travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons in a pivotal NFC South matchup

Atlanta Falcons face a must-win NFC South showdown against the Carolina Panthers—will Raheem Morris keep his job, or does Bryce Young claim another coaching victim? Julian Council and Locked On Falcons Aaron Freeman analyze the stakes as Michael Penix battles inconsistency, Bijan Robinson squares off against an improved Panthers run defense, and the Falcons inability to stop the run puts their season and staff on the line.

Key matchups include Chris Lindstrom vs. Derrick Brown and rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan testing AJ Terrell. The hosts break down turnover margins, special teams woes, and Carolina’s playoff hopes, with questions swirling around Bryce Young’s long-term future and Rico Dowdle’s health. Both teams are desperate for a statement win—could a Falcons loss trigger regime change in Atlanta, or will the Panthers tough remaining schedule halt their postseason push?

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:03 Top Storylines
11:26 Matchups to Watch
19:57 Keys to Victory

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