The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) are 8-point favorites when they host the Carolina Panthers (4-12) in an NFC South matchup on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM

The Falcons need a win and a Buccaneers loss, or they are on the outside looking in. Check out the latest odds and best bets for that game.

NFL Week 18 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday football game between the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons.

Because Week 17 began on a Wednesday, NFL.com's Nick Shook didn't rank every starting quarterback as he usually does last Thursday. But after waiting another week, Atlanta Falcons fans can see where Shook ranked quarterback Michael Penix Jr. following his first two NFL starts.

When Kyle Pitts caught the game-tying touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, he got swept up in the emotion of the moment and launched the ball into the air. What Pitts didn't realize at the time was he'd just thrown away Michael Penix Jr.

Former HBCU star and current Atlanta Falcons special teamer KhaDarel Hodge is headed to the Pro Bowl. The former Prairie View A&M wide receiver was chosen to the Pro Bowl for his special teams work. Hodge was recently named NFC Special Teams Player of The Week after blocking one punt and tipping another against the Las Vegas Raiders.

While not overrun with NFL players who have a Georgia connection, the upcoming NFL Pro Bowl roster will have several current and former standouts sprinkled in. Two Atlanta Falcons were chosen to play in the game,

Former HBCU standout KhaDarel Hodge has had a standout season for the Atlanta Falcons and now he’s being recognized for his play. Hodge has made the NFL Pro Bowl as a special teams player alongside fellow teammate right guard Chris Lindstrom.