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NFL Expert Picks: Who will win in Week 6, Falcons or Panthers?

The Falcons face the Carolina Panthers on the road, looking to go 3-0 in the NFC South.

Oct 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM

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Amna Subhan

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Can the Falcons stay undefeated in the NFC South and earn a win in Week 6?

The experts sure think so. Every expert picked Atlanta to win against the Carolina Panthers Sunday at 4:25 ET at Bank of America Stadium.

The Falcons (3-2) are coming off an improbable 36-30 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following another last-second win versus the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers (1-4) are on a two-game losing streak.

All of Carolina's losses this season have been by double digits, including its opener against the Saints. Meanwhile, all of Atlanta's wins have come off game-winning drives. Quarterback Kirk Cousins leads the NFL in game-winning drives with three so far.

For the first time this season, a Falcons matchup has been unanimous amongst the expert pool.

Check out the full picks below:

Author \| Outlet	Pick
Kimberly Martin \| ESPN	Falcons
Lindsey Thiry \| ESPN	Falcons
Dan Graziano \| ESPN	Falcons
Bucky Brooks \| NFL Network	Falcons
Colleen Wolfe \| NFL Network	Falcons
Daniel Jeremiah \| NFL Network	Falcons
Albert Breer \| Sports Illustrated	Falcons
Connor Orr \| Sports Illustrated	Falcons
Michael-Shawn Dugar \| The Athletic	Falcons
Tashan Reed \| The Athletic	Falcons
Pete Prisco \| CBS Sports	Falcons

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