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Carolina Panthers Week 11 keys to victory vs. Atlanta Falcons

By Josh Altorfer

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 2: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on October 2, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 2: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on October 2, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Panthers must be more successful converting on third downs

Despite the 2-7 record, the Falcons come to town with an extremely dangerous offense. The Falcons rank second in the NFL in passing yards led by quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones.

The best way to limit Atlanta’s explosive passing attack is to keep them off the field. The Panthers can do that by running the ball effectively and converting on third downs.

The Panthers weren’t bad on third down attempts against the Packers last week. They ended the game 4-for-10.

50-percent is regarded as efficient on third downs and Carolina was just short of that.

Hopefully, the Panthers can be more successful against a Falcons defense that ranks 23rd in the league in yards allowed.

If the Panthers can put some long drives together that keep the Atlanta offense off the field, then they should put themselves in a great position to come out with a win in this divisional matchup.

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