Here’s where they stand across the power rankings heading into Week 18 . . . Take: “While there’s reason for optimism, there’s also a lot of work to do here. Per Next Gen Stats, Bryce Young was pressured on 69% of his 24 dropbacks in Sunday’s loss, the highest pressure rate any quarterback has faced this season.”

Bryce Young takes on Michael Penix Jr as we continue our NFL odds series with a Panthers-Falcons prediction and pick.

The Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers have released their first injury reports ahead of Sunday’s divisional clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons listed six players, including linebacker Lorenzo Carter (oblique) and rookie JD Bertrand (eye),