Carolina Panthers GAMEDAY: at Atlanta Falcons, Week 2

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 2: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on October 2, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 2: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on October 2, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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The Carolina Panthers visit NFC South divisional rival Atlanta Falcons in Week 2.

Four of the Carolina Panthers six divisional games are scheduled over the final five weeks of regular season play. Despite a heavy slate on the backend of the calendar, fans will be given a taste of the divisional rivalry with an early season matchup against Atlanta.

On the road for the first time in 2018, Carolina hasn’t left Atlanta with a victory since the 2014 season. Neither team will be at full strength after both suffered a handful of injuries during their respective season openers but a competitive game is still expected.

Following is everything you need related to all things Panthers and Falcons as the regular season continues.

Panthers Preview, Predictions and How to Watch

How and what to watch during the Panthers first road contest of the year.

Week 2 NFL Power Rankings

See where the Panthers rank after a season opening win over the Dallas Cowboys.

NFC South Week 2 Preview

Check results and opponents from other divisional games ahead of an intriguing matchup against the Falcons.

Keys to Victory

Carolina needs to accomplish these three things in order to win on Sunday.

Key Matchups 

These different matchups will definitely have an effect on the game outcome.

Fantasy Football Picks

A few Panthers players who you should either start or pick up to keep you in the game.

Injury Report

Four Panthers have been ruled out for the game.

A Defensive Test

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and the Falcons will test Carolina through the air.

Cam Newton vs. Julio Jones
Whoever puts on the best performance Sunday will win.

Bold Predictions for Carolina

Three bold expectations for the first road game of the season.

Next. Up next at TE? Ian Thomas. dark

The Panthers and Falcons kick off inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00pm ET.