Carolina Panthers: NFC South Week 6 preview and results

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 07: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball as he is hit by T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on October 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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Week 5: Atlanta Falcons 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 41

Atlanta allowed three offensive and one defensive touchdown in the second half as Pittsburgh cruised to victory over the surprisingly 1-4 Falcons. Quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked six times as their usually high powered offense sputtered against the Steelers defense.

Week 6: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-2), 1:00pm

Despite currently occupying last place in the NFC South division, Atlanta could help their chances with a second divisional win on Sunday. If not, they may begin planning for 2019 as only two teams since 1970 have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.

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The start of a tough two week stretch for Carolina, at Washington and Philadelphia, the Panthers could use a Week 6 victory to put some pressure on New Orleans.

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