Carolina
Panthers
1-0
66
FINAL
31
Atlanta
Falcons
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Carolina Panthers triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 66-31, securing their second win of the season. This Week 2 matchup showcased the Panthers' offensive firepower, setting the stage for a promising campaign as they look to solidify their place in the playoff race.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for an impressive 346 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be nearly unstoppable. Running back Trevor Etienne added to the onslaught with 137 rushing yards, while wide receiver Xavier Legette topped the receiving charts with 107 yards. The Panthers' high-octane offense kept the Falcons on their heels throughout the game, consistently finding ways to exploit defensive gaps.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Panthers made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Linebacker Devin Lloyd intercepted a pass, halting a potential Falcons scoring drive and effectively turning the tide. Additionally, Lee Hunter contributed with a sack, pressuring the Atlanta offense and limiting their effectiveness. Carolina's defense, while not as dominant as their offense, made timely plays to ensure the victory was never in doubt.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 21 | 16 | 346 | 5 | 0 | 157.2 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 31 | 14 | 240 | 3 | 2 | 77.3 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 15 | 137 | 9.1 | 2 | 79 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 128 | 9.8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Pickett | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maema Njongmeta | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 2 | 9 | 49 |

