A quick turnaround might be exactly what the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons need.

The NFC South foes return to action Thursday night in Charlotte, N.C., two weeks after a 37-34 shootout between the same teams in Georgia. This time around outdoors and a good chance of rain and I expect a much lower scoring game.


Interim coach Steve Wilks said it's critical that the team keeps tabs on following through and trusting the process, which is part of the reason he'll ride with quarterback PJ Walker. Walker.

The Falcons didn't have running back Cordarrelle Patterson for the Week 8 meeting with Carolina. Patterson is back from a knee injury.


Despite the short time to prepare, the Panthers fired defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni and defensive backs coach Evan Cooper on Monday.

The Panthers could have safety Jeremy Chinn back after a hamstring ailment has sidelined him for six weeks. Wilks said he would be cautious in determining his status.

I look for Carolina to come out with some pride here in this primetime contest and the UNDER to come in.