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Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 18 Sunday.

The Panthers drafted Ikem Ekwonu No. 6 overall in April's draft, envisioning the NC State product as their franchise left tackle. Coach Matt Rhule is going to make the rookie earn that job. 

Will Sam Darnold prove to be the QB of Carolina's future? Can Matt Rhule keep the Panthers headed in the right direction? Adam Rank checks in.

The Falcons look unstoppable -- provided they keep Julio Jones. Can Sam Darnold elevate the Panthers' offense? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC South.

How did NFC South teams grade out in the 2021 NFL Draft? Are the Super Bowl champion Bucs even scarier? Did the Panthers make the right decision in Round 1? Will the Saints regret another bold pick? Gennaro Filice provides the division's draft report card.

Should the Falcons trade Julio Jones? Which positional battles bear watching ahead of the 2021 season? Why are the Panthers so high on Sam Darnold? Bucky Brooks digs into these topics in the latest Scout's Notebook.