The Falcons Better Be Ready for a Desperate Panthers Team

10/29/21 • 40 min

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli talk about this week's divisional matchup between a resurgent Falcons team and a Panthers squad in the midst of a tailspin. What went wrong for the Panthers after a 3-0 start? (3:45) Will explains why this could be the most important game of Arthur Smith's tenure as head coach so far (6:48). Analyzing Carolina's offense against Atlanta's defense (11:10). The importance of the Falcons establishing a winning culture (16:25). Analyzing the Falcons' offense - led by Kyle Pitts - against a frisky Panthers defense (19:45). Ovie takes fans behind the scenes of how players look at division and rivalry matchups (29:50). Who needs to have a big game for Atlanta to win? (33:07) Will and Ovie name their x-factors for Sunday (35:00). Finally, they share their final predictions from Sunday, including a surprise from Will (37:43).

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Previous Episode

What to Make of the Falcons After Another Close Victory

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli celebrate another win and the Falcons making it back to the .500 mark on the season. Kyle Pitts has become the destroyer of defenses Atlanta fans had hoped for (4:35). Matt Ryan continues to play sharp and effective football, allowing Pitts to blossom (10:05). Calvin Ridley returned after what has been reported as an excused absence for mental health reasons (15:06). Evaluating the defense's performance and whether or not that side of the ball remains an issue (23:50). Atlanta sports teams are experiencing a renaissance, are the Falcons next in line? (30:00) Is the excitement around this Falcons team warranted, and what should we make of them? (32:40) The road ahead for the Falcons offers the potential to really get into the NFC mix (38:30). Younghoe Koo praise! (44:25)

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Falcons Take a Step Back & Calvin Ridley Steps Away

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli break down a disappointing performance against the Carolina Panthers and the big news that Calvin Ridley is taking some time away from the team for mental health reasons (6:10). The Falcons couldn't muster much offense without Ridley in the lineup (15:15). Was this a good defensive performance from Atlanta? (26:25) A look around the NFC South (35:00).

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