After giving up five touchdowns and a field goal in week 18, the Carolina Panthers' 2024-25 defense is officially the worst unit in this history of the National Football League with 534 (and counting) points allowed.

The Atlanta Falcons have announced their final practice squad elevation for the 2024 NFL season. Defensive back Lamar Jackson will join the team’s 53-man roster for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

The Panthers will have to wait for the result of the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders games to determine their draft spot.

The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) still have a shot at making the playoffs, but they must first get a win against the Carolina Panthers (4-12) when these division rivals meet in NFL Week 18 on CBS and Paramount+.

With a slim chance of making the playoffs, our expert NFL predictions expect the Falcons to feed Bijan Robinson early and often against the Panthers.

Falcons vs. Panthers recent matchups. Over their last five meetings, Atlanta has put up three wins against Carolina. In those games versus Atlanta, the Panthers have covered three