NFL Prop Bets: Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers - Week 2
The Carolina Panthers (0-1) face the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Week 2. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Panthers are favored to win at -125, currently marked as 1.5-point favorites, while the Falcons are at +105.
The total points line is set at 43.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 22-21 Carolina.
- The Panthers (-108) have an 11-8-0 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Falcons (-112) hold a record of 8-10-0 across the same span.
- The Panthers have a 9-10-0 O/U record since the beginning of last season (meaning nine games have gone over the total points line and 10 have gone under). The Falcons have an 8-9-1 O/U record over the same span.
Points on the board
- The Panthers have scored 19.3 points per game since the beginning of last season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Falcons have averaged 20.3 over the same span (25th).
- Defensively, the Panthers have conceded 24.4 points per game since the beginning of last season (19th in the league), while the Falcons have given up an average of 23.4 points over that span (T17th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 305.7, the Panthers rank 25th in the league for total yards per game since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Falcons rank 19th with 327.7 yards per game over the same span.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Panthers have given up 339.7 per game since the beginning of last season (20th in the league), while the Falcons have allowed an average of 323.2 (15th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Panthers have recorded 188.9 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (24th in the league). As a result, the Falcons may back themselves to stifle their opponents output given they're conceding 200.7 passing yards per game (14th) across the same period
- Meanwhile, the Falcons have recorded 202.3 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (22nd in the league), while the Panthers' defense has given up 207.1 passing yards per game (15th) across the same period.
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Panthers have recorded 116.8 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (18th in the league). The Falcons have performed at a similar level when defending the run, allowing 122.4 per game (20th).
- On the other hand, the Falcons have recorded 125.4 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (8th in the league), something they may look to exploit against the Panthers, who rank 26th for opponent rushing yards across the same period, conceding 132.6 per game.
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Panthers have recorded 22 total takeaways since the beginning of last season (T12th in the league), while the Falcons have recorded 24 (T8th).
- On offense, the Panthers have recorded 26 total giveaways since the beginning of last season (T27th in the league), while the Falcons have taken better care of the ball, recording 20 (T14th).
First to Score
- The Panthers have scored first in nine of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Falcons have also scored first in nine of their 18 games.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
- The Panthers have recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Falcons have also recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 18 games.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Touchdown | 6 / 19 | |
| Carolina Field Goal | 3 / 19 | |
| Carolina Safety | 0 / 19 | |
| Atlanta Touchdown | 4 / 18 | |
| Atlanta Field Goal | 5 / 18 | |
| Atlanta Safety | 0 / 18 |
Which team will get a quick start?
- The Panthers have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Falcons have been the first to score 10 points in eight of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Panthers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -115, while the Falcons are -105.
- The Panthers have a 5-10-4 first quarter W/L/T record since the beginning of last season, while the Falcons hold a record of 8-5-5 across the same span.
Last Time They Met
The Panthers recorded a 30-27 overtime victory over the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when these teams last met in Week 11, 2025. The Panthers have now won three straight against the Falcons.
