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).