While Carolina’s offensive line ranks among the league's top half in terms of pass-blocking, Atlanta brings a balanced blend of pressure from all parts of their line. While many teams' best pass-rushers come off the edge, players like Brandon Dorlus (five sacks, eight pressures) and Ruke Orhorhoro (two sacks, 17 pressures).

Other notable players in the final years of their contract include defensive tackle David Onyemata and linebacker Troy Andersen -- the former second-round pick. Since the Falcons don't have a first-round draft pick in 2026, free agency will be more important than ever.

Needless to say, the media took this and ran with it, out of context or not; it drew everyone's attention, even Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. "Stop looking for stuff on a young man," Morris said Friday.

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has been under fire in the 2025 season. Pro Football Focus predicted his future.

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris pushed back on viral clip, claiming it misrepresented quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Morris called the outrage “a joke."

The Falcons have two prime-time matchups left on the schedule as well, a Thursday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15 and a Monday Night Football showdown against the Los Angeles Rams. While Atlanta's margin for error is razor thin, a few wins could get this team back in the mix.

Atlanta Falcons rookie Jalon Walker has had a tremendous two weeks since returning from injury. His poise and performance have drawn high praise from the staff.

Despite the historic success, the Birds have not swept the Panthers since 2019, as both teams have split the series every single year from 2020 and on. Carolina has enjoyed some very recent success, winning three of the past four meetings and the last two in a row, putting up a combined 74 points over the course of those games.