Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers: Start Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Point Spread and More

Nov 3, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera with Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith after the game. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Update: RB Jacquizz Rodgers and LB Sean Weatherspoon are officially inactive for today’s game.

Date: December 29, 2013

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET

TV Channel: FOX

Radio: 94.1 FM and 790 AM (local in Atlanta), click here for local affiliate

Live Stream: NFL.com (Click here)

The long, winding journey is coming to an end for the 2013 Atlanta Falcons, and the Carolina Panthers sit at the finish line.

Earlier in the week, we brought you a full-length preview of the game, and as usual (at least lately), it doesn’t look extremely favorable for the Falcons. Carolina has been playing lights-out football for weeks, and they sport one of the best defenses in the league and a quarterback that is as dangerous as any single player in the NFL. The biggest headline (from an Atlanta standpoint) is that Sunday marks the final game in the career of Tony Gonzalez, and regardless of what happens in the NFL Draft proceedings, it would be extremely nice to see Tony leave on a winning note.

The “experts” in Las Vegas have installed the Panthers as anywhere from a 5.5-to-7 point favorite in the game, and that pretty much outlines where we are in this one. Carolina has a lot to play for, while the Falcons are playing simply for jobs, pride, and the love of Tony Gonzalez. If both teams bring their “A” game, the Falcons have no chance, but we’ll be looking for points of encouragement throughout the afternoon.

Hit us up in the comments below (used as a game thread!) and stay tuned for post-game analysis, including a full recap shortly after the game.