Will the Carolina Panthers deliver a decisive blow to the Atlanta Falcons chances of making the playoffs?

Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons faint playoff hopes are on the line Sunday as the Carolina Panthers come to town. Carolina already ended the season for the Arizona Cardinals a few weeks ago. Can they do the same to their NFC South rivals? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory.

Jaycee Horn was named a Pro Bowler for the first time in his career on Thursday. The Panthers took a calculated risk last offseason when they opted to exercise the fifth-year option on Horn, despite him missing 29 out of 51 games during his first three seasons in Carolina. Now with Pro Bowl recognition, will that lead to a contract extension this offseason for Horn?

Additionally, a look at the Week 18 Injury Report reveals that the Panthers will be without a pair of defensive starters and depth pieces at edge rusher.

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