At first glance it might not look like the best kickoff to week 10 because the NFC South is such a train wreck, but at the very least Atlanta (4-5) visiting Carolina (2-7) has a low point spread and should be a close game. Plus, playing in such a poor division means the Falcons vs Panthers Thursday night matchup still has meaning for both sub .500 teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These teams just met two weeks ago and it was kind of a thriller, with the Falcons pulling out a 37-34 OT win. Carolina’s D.J. Moore<\/strong> caught a game tying 62-yard TD with just 0:12 left, but in the excitement he ripped off his helmet drawing a penalty<\/a> and the PAT from a longer distance missed. Atlanta’s Younghoe Koo<\/strong> hit a 41-yard FG with under 2:00 left in OT to give the Falcons the win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Atlanta could not build any momentum from the OT win over Carolina, losing 20-17 at home to the Chargers last week. The Falcons have now alternated wins and losses over their last six games, which on the bright side would leave them in line for a win on Thursday night if that trend continues. Atlanta is just 1-3 on the road this season, but their 4-5 record overall still has them tied with Tampa Bay atop the division. <\/p>\n\n\n\n