A lot will be on line when the Falcons host the Panthers in the regular-season finale Sunday. The Falcons earn a playoff berth and a No. 6 seed with a win. The Panthers still have a chance at the NFC South title.
The Falcons may have trouble running the ball as the Panthers are No. 6 in the NFL in run defense, allowing just 89.9 yards per game.
Here’s a look at some of the key statistics in the matchup:
Statistic Falcons Panthers
Total offense No. 9 (364.4) No. 17 (332.7)
Pass offense No.9 (245.3) No. 27 (194.4)
Run offense No. 10 (119.1) No. 4 (134.3)
Third-down percentage No. 1 (45) No. 6 (42)
Total defense No. 10 (323.1) No. 7 (313.5)
Pass defense No. 12 (217.9) No. 16 (223.6)
Run defense No. 8 (105.2) No. 6 (89.9)
Turnover margin No. 25 (minus-5) No. 15 (plus-2)
Sacks No. 14 (37) No. 3 (49)
Sacks allowed No. 6 (23) No. 14 (33)
