Thursday Night Football

Previews and best bets for Thursday Night's showdown between Atlanta and Carolina

Thursday Night Football in Week 8 features a battle between the Falcons and Panthers. Should sports gamblers expect Matt Ryan and the Falcons to cover as underdogs or should they lay the 2 points with Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers? Sports Illustrated’s gambling analyst Frank Taddeo and Ben Heisler discuss the NFC South match-up and highlight the best bets and fantasy stars in this match-up. 

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