5 things to know before today's Panthers at Falcons kickoff
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Here are 5 things to ponder before today’s 1 p.m. kickoff between the undefeated Panthers (14-0) and the Falcons (7-7) at the Georgia Dome.
1. PANTHERS PARTY: Can the Falcons stop the Panthers from partying in the Georgia Dome? The Panthers have outscored the Falcons 72-3 over the past two games.
2. FLASHBACK DAY FOR RODDY WHITE: Falcons wide receiver Roddy White said that he was in "Gladiator Mode" for this game. Not really sure what that means, but I think he plans on having a flashback day against the Panthers after Carolina cornerback Josh Norman called him the Falcons' fifth receiver.
3. UNDERDOGS: The Falcons are seven-point underdogs to Panthers. The Falcons have lost 11 straight as home dogs of a touchdown or more. Atlanta went 6-5 against-the-spread in those games, according to PredictionMachine.com. (@predictmachine on Twitter)
4. PLAYOFF UPDATE: The Falcons have a 1.4 percent chance to make the playoffs. They must win out to start the calculations. Here's a look at how teams can clinch playoff berths this weekend.
5. SERIES RECORD: This will be the 42nd regular season meeting between the Falcons and the Panthers. The Falcons lead the series, 24-17. The Panthers have won the past two games by a combined score of 72-3. The Panthers have won five of the past six meetings
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
