The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) are 8-point favorites when they host the Carolina Panthers (4-12) in an NFC South matchup on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM

NFL Week 18 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday football game between the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons.

Post sports betting writer Dylan Svoboda is in his first season in the NFL Bettor’s Guide. Coming off an impressive 36-33 win over the Eagles, the Commanders are looking every bit like the playoff team their record says they are. The Falcons are the opposite, boasting a win-loss mark that belies their talent level.

Washington’s fourth-ranked pass defense will present a stiff test for Penix, who passed for 202 yards and no TDs against the lowly Giants last week. Meanwhile, Daniels is coming off a stellar performance in a rousing three-point win over Philadelphia, passing for five TDs. He also ranks second among NFL QBs in rushing yards with 737.

Even though they were out of playoff contention weeks ago, the Panthers have shown plenty of fight that should give optimism heading into next season. But that got roughed up when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were ruthless against them in Week 17.

The Chicago Bears have one more game to try to end their losing streak. When the Bears travel to Lambeau Field to play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the season finale, they are trying to avoid setting the single-season franchise record for consecutive losses with 11.

The Green Bay Packers ruled out cornerback Jaire Alexander, safety Zayne Anderson, offensive tackle Andre Dillard, linebacker Quay Walker and safety Evan Williams and listed edge rusher Brenton Cox Jr.

The Chicago Bears (4-12) will face the Green Bay Packers (11-5) in Week 18, where Chicago is looking to snap a 10-game losing streak in their final game of the 2024 season. The Bears are coming off an ugly 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football.