Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin vs. Falcons CB Desmond Trufant: Benjamin has turned in a fine rookie season. He has 72 catches for 999 yards and nine touchdowns. He had nine catches for 109 yards and a touchdown in the previous game against the Falcons in Week 11. Trufant credited his film study that helped him pick up a big interception against the New Orleans Saints. He has three interceptions and 15 pass breakups.
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart vs. Falcons LB Paul Worrilow: Stewart is coming on down the stretch. He has averaged 117 yards rushing per game over the Panthers' three-game winning streak. He rushed for 115 yards in the rout of New Orleans, 75 yards against Tampa Bay and he had 122 yards rushing last week against Cleveland. Worrilow has led the charge as the Falcons' run defense has improved late in the season.
Panthers TE Greg Olsen vs. Falcons S Dwight Lowery: Olsen is going to his first Pro Bowl. He has 82 catches for 981 yards, which are both career-highs and rank second among tight ends behind New England's Rob Gronkowski. Olsen also has six touchdown receptions. In the previous meeting, he caught five passes for 61 yards. Lowery, who was the primary defender against Saints tight end Jimmy Graham last week, will defend Olsen. Lowery has two interceptions and five passes defensed.
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