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Game-By-Game Prediction For the Falcons 2018 Season

By Justin Winters

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

After losing to the Eagles in Week One, will the Falcons rebound against the Panthers?

Over the last five games against the Carolina Panthers, the Falcons have four victories.

One of the wins ruined the Panthers perfect regular season.

Another clinched a playoff spot for the Falcons.

Based on the current rosters, I think the Falcons will pull off another win during week two.

How the Falcons Win: Pick on the Panthers cornerbacks.

Everyone remembers Julio Jones’ 300-yard game against the Panthers.

He and Matt Ryan picked on the Panthers weakness and it helped the Falcons pull off the victory.

I think they’ll end up utilizing a similar approach during this game as well.

The Panthers have made several moves within their secondary, but I still consider it a weak spot.

X-Factor of the Game: Calvin Ridley is the X-Factor here.

The Panthers will focus their coverage on Jones, so Ridley has a chance to shine.

I think this might be a breakout game, and could see him exceeding 100 yards.

With so many offensive weapons, the Panthers are going to play a ton of man coverage.

This should allow Matt Ryan to shine, and Ridley will put up a big game as a result.

Predicted Score: Falcons win this one 27-17.

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