Last weekend, Penix and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels impressed on “Sunday Night Football.” In Week 18, the Falcons rookie will face off against former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young. Atlanta is heavily favored, however, the Panthers present a tougher challenge than their 4-12 record might have you believe.

If the postseason were more certain—if the Falcons had beaten the Commanders, in other words—the fact that Carolina is fresh off an awful beatdown and diminished by injuries w

See who's in and who's out for the Week 18 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers on January 5, 2025.

The Falcons need a win and a Buccaneers loss in Week 18 in order to sneak into the playoffs by winning the NFC South. Will Atlanta hold up its end of the deal?