Atlanta Falcons Free Pick
(NFL) Carolina vs. Atlanta,
Point Spread: -3.00 | -104.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
1* free play on the Atlanta Falcons...
The Atlanta Falcons will host the Carolina Panthers in the season finale, and the winner will take first place in the NFC South. This looks like a tough spot for the Panthers, who lost to Altanta at home earlier this season. Matt Ryan is simply a much better QB than Cam Newton, and I think the Falcons are playing better football as of late.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Julio Jones - Three weeks ago in Green Bay, he caught 11 passes for 259 yards and TD, but suffered a hip injury that caused him to miss the next game. He returned last week and had seven catches for 107 yards in the win at the Saints. We should expect Jones to be a difference maker in this game.

2. Home Cookin' - The Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last six home meetings with Carolina.

3. X-Factor - The Falcons defense sacked Drew Brees five times, picking him off twice last week. They had a pair of INTs and two sacks on Cam Newton in the win at Carolina earlier this year.

Selection: This is a play on the Atlanta Falcons (Free)