Game facts: Falcons at Panthers

Clinching scenario:  Atlanta would clinch the NFC South with a win and a Tampa Bay loss at New Orleans in Week 16.

Key matchup:  The Falcons rank 3rd in the NFL in pass yards per game this year while the Panthers rank last in pass defense.

Matty Ice vs. Cam: Matt Ryan has won six of his 11 career matchups against Cam Newton.

Mind-blowing stat: Atlanta has led in the fourth quarter in 13 of its 14 games this season (T-most in NFL with Patriots).

Achilles heel:  The Falcons rank last in red zone defense (76.6 TD percentage) and second-to-last in pass defense (267.4 pass YPG allowed).