There is real anger and confusion in Atlanta's fanbase over the team sticking with Cooper Rush again instead of turning to a healthier option, with some fans threatening to switch off on the new coaching regime.

A lot of the chatter keeps pointing out that Bryce Young has quietly become a nightmare for Atlanta in this fixture, piling up huge yardage and big wins in his last few visits.

Several previews argue the whole result hinges on which Falcons quarterback actually takes the field, since Rush, Tua and Penix represent wildly different threat levels.

There is a strong feeling that Bijan Robinson exploiting Carolina's leaky run defense is Atlanta's best and maybe only path to winning this game outright.