The Atlanta Falcons, who face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, begin a crucial Week 18 NFL schedule with a chance to capture the NFC South. With CBS providing TV coverage and on-demand streaming, the game is set to begin at 1 p.m. ET.
Atlanta Falcons (8-8) vs. Carolina Panthers (4-12)
An overview of the NFL Week 18 showdown
When: 1 PM ET on Sunday, January 5
Where: Atlanta, Georgia’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
CBS is the TV channel.
The following live streams are available for free: Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, and FuboTV.
As Week 18 determines the outcome of the NFC South, the Falcons and Panthers will open at 1 p.m. ET against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints.
Since switching to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta has found a spark; but, the Falcons will need postseason assistance on Sunday after their Week 17 game effort against the Washington Commanders ended in overtime (30–24). To win the NFC South and earn the fourth seed in the NFC Playoffs, they need to defeat Carolina and have the Buccaneers lose to the Saints.
Live streaming options for the Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers game
CBS will kick off the Falcons vs. Panthers game at 1 p.m. ET. DirecTV Stream and FuboTV both offer free trials for live streaming.
Additionally, the game will be streamed on Paramount+.
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