"While a road divisional game is never straightforward, on paper this is one of the easiest games on the schedule for Atlanta, at a Carolina Panthers team that seems to be going nowhere fast with two poor showings to start the new campaign. The Falcons split the season series with Carolina each of the last five seasons. No matter how bad the Panthers have seemed to be they always get one over on the Birds in recent memory."
"They will have successfully flipped the script following their disappointing Week 1 defeat at the hands of the Bucs, going 2-1 and actually getting off to a better start than through three games last season. Atlanta will have given itself some breathing room with the toughest part of the schedule on the horizon, against the Commanders, Bills and 49ers all back to back with the bye week baked in there as well."
Atlanta's road victory over the Minnesota Vikings prevents an 0-2 start and provides crucial momentum entering Week 3. A matchup against the Carolina Panthers appears manageable on paper, as Carolina has posted two poor showings to open the season. The Falcons have split the season series with Carolina each of the last five seasons and must avoid another upset to protect playoff aspirations. A win would put Atlanta 2-1, offer breathing room before tough matchups with Washington, Buffalo and San Francisco, and could set up a 3-1 start if Washington fields an ailing Jayden Daniels. Keeping pace with division rivals remains important.
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