Detroit Lions players point at the football held by Atlanta Falcons' Todd Gurley during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. Gurley saw a tantalizing path to the end zone and couldn't help himself. He tried to fall down, but it was too late. Gurley landed on the goal line for a touchdown that, as it turned out, led to another stunning loss for the Atlanta Falcons. Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP
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Thursday Night Football: Jared Hackmyer picks Panthers vs Falcons, wonders if Atlanta can find new way to lose
Kickoff of the Falcons vs. Panthers is at 8:20 pm EDT.
PANTHERS (-2.5) Falcons (51)
Jared’s Pick: Panthers
Breakout Player: WR Robby Anderson
Atlanta can’t seem to finish a game no matter what the circumstances are. First we thought they just blew leads, but now they are losing by accidentally scoring touchdowns. With the Julio Jones-Calvin Ridley WR duo back for Atlanta, Carolina’s secondary will have to play like they’ve been playing, maybe better. The Panthers looks better coached and prepared, even without RB Christian McCaffery, and I fully expect Carolina to come out on top.
Jared Hackmyer is the founder of GOATNYG on Instagram.