Carolina Panthers: 2018 NFC South opponents preview

Panthers: 2018 NFC South opponents preview

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Kurt Coleman #20 of the Carolina Panthers talks to Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 05: Mario Addison #97 of the Carolina Panthers sacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Atlanta Falcons*

2017 RECORD: 10-6

OFFENSE: 8th 364.8 YPG • 15th 22.1 PPG

DEFENSE: 9th 318.4 YPG • 8th 19.7 PPG

ALL-TIME RECORD: 18-28

LAST MEETING: 12/31/2017, LOSS 22-10

*made playoffs

After losing three in a row to the Atlanta Falcons, the Panthers responded with a midyear 20-17 home win but failed to sweep their I-85 rivals. A dismal performance to end the regular season handed Atlanta a playoff berth for their second consecutive year and kept the title out of Carolina.

New offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will return in 2018 much to the chagrin of many Falcons fans after their high powered offense failed to produce similar results under his play calling. Coach Dan Quinn does have Atlanta playing at a high level overall and quarterback Matt Ryan is entering a contract year.

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