Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers face off in Week 2 NFC South matchup

The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers face off in an NFC South Week 2 matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both teams enter the game with 0-1 records following losses in their season openers.

The Panthers are coming off a high-scoring 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears, while the Falcons lost 20-13 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Analysts and experts are divided on the outcome, though many favor the Panthers, who are currently listed as 2.5-point favorites.

Key storylines include the Falcons' quarterback situation. Following injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix, Cooper Rush is expected to start. For the Falcons, running back Bijan Robinson remains a central figure, especially given the Panthers' defensive struggles against the run last week. For the Panthers, quarterback Bryce Young looks to lead an offense that showed significant yardage potential despite their Week 1 defeat.