Editing Atlanta Falcons (section)

====Carolina Panthers====
{{Main|Falcons–Panthers rivalry}}
In addition, the Falcons share a similar, rivalry with the [[Carolina Panthers]], with both teams having been in the [[NFC West]] from the Panthers' founding in 1995 to the NFL realignment in 2002. Similar to their rivalry with the Saints, the Falcons have often endured several competitive divisional battles with the Panthers for lead of the [[NFC South]], though the two have yet to meet in the postseason. The series is also known as the "'''I-85 Rivalry'''"<ref name = "Falcons POV">{{Cite web |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/the-i-85-divide-when-the-falcons-and-panthers-first-met-in-1995-everything-chang?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |title=The I-85 Divide: When the Falcons and Panthers first met in 1995, everything changed |last=McFadden |first=Will |date=September 13, 2018 |website=www.atlantafalcons.com |language=en-US |access-date=July 7, 2019}}</ref> due to [[Atlanta]] and [[Charlotte, NC|Charlotte]] being only four hours apart on [[Interstate 85]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jussim |first=Matthew |date=October 17, 2022 |title=10 most intense NFL rivalries |url=https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/top-10-most-intense-nfl-rivalries-all-time/ |access-date=August 10, 2022 |website=Men's Journal |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Penny |first=Austin |date=September 23, 2008 |title=Panthers-Falcons Rivalry Sees Renewed Importance |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/60907-panthers-falcons-rivalry-sees-renewed-importance |access-date=August 10, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> The Falcons lead the series 36–22.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers: Head-to-Head Reg Season and Playoffs Stats Comparison |url=https://stathead.com//football/vs/atlanta-falcons-vs-carolina-panthers |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Stathead.com |language=en}}</ref>