While the Bucs have shown success stopping the run, opposing offenses have torched them through the air. Tampa Bay has allowed the fourth-highest EPA per dropback since its Week 9 bye, after all. Look for Young and the Panthers to put enough points on the board to do their part in sending this total Over the number.

The NFL playoff picture will begin to take shape as the NFL schedule enters Week 16. The NFC North Division title may be on the line on Saturday

It's not a great matchup for Thursday night, though it has playoff implications for the Buccaneers and perhaps some future ramifications for the Falcons. It's the type of game that probably should have been flexed out of prime time, though the NFL had its best intentions when it scheduled it in May.

As if this game needed a further testimonial as to its gravitas, the Rams (+310) and the Seahawks (+650) are currently the two favorites to win the Super Bowl (the Broncos sit third at +850). Each is 8-1 in their last nine games.

Here's an early look at predictions and picks for who will win the AFC, NFC and which team will be the Super Bowl 60 champion.