The Atlanta Falcons have announced their final practice squad elevation for the 2024 NFL season. Defensive back Lamar Jackson will join the team’s 53-man roster for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Here is the Carolina Panthers' active roster ahead of their Week 18 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons: Panthers activate RB Miles Sanders, announce 4 other roster moves for Week 18 Panthers are wearing this uniform combo for the first time since 1998 .

With a slim chance of making the playoffs, our expert NFL predictions expect the Falcons to feed Bijan Robinson early and often against the Panthers.

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

For one last time here in the 2024 campaign, let's dive into this week's biggest storylines for your Carolina Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers only have one player -- cornerback Jaycee Horn -- set to go to the Pro Bowl. But the Atlanta Falcons won't have to face him in Week 18. The Panthers ruled out Horn in their final injury report.