Falcons vs. Panthers Week 16 discussion, tracker, and info

Let me lay the stakes out for you: If the Falcons don’t win here, their path to the NFC South crown and even a playoff spot gets a lot more complicated and a lot more dependent on what other teams do. Win here and you’re in the postseason.

That’s simple, but obviously not easy. Not when this Panthers team gets to play at home and can bring Jonathan Stewart to bear against one of the league’s shakiest run defenses, anyways. Let’s watch and hope (as many of us predict) that the Falcons can win this one. Be sure to chat with your fellow fans in the comments.

Falcons - Panthers Week 16 breakdown

Game time: Saturday, December 24, 1 p.m. EST

Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

TV Channel: FOX

Radio: 92.9 The Game (Wes Durham and Dave Archer)

Listen Live: Caleb Rutherford takes you through the game with live commentary!

Online Stream: NFL Gamepass offers a live audio stream of the Wes Durham and Dave Archer call, and is your best option for watching the games afterwards. DirecTV also has NFL Sunday Ticket, which is worth checking out.

Announcers: Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis, Chris Spielman, Peter Schrager

Injury Report: No Austin Hooper, no De’Vondre Campbell. Otherwise, these Falcons are healthy.

Odds: The Falcons are favored by 3.5 points

Prediction: Falcons win, 35-27

Opposition: Cat Scratch Reader

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