Panthers at Falcons
Carolina Panthers 36, Atlanta Falcons 21 · COC $$ deadline to join is 7pm ct Thursday
Final Score
Panthers 36 4 TD · 3 FG · 3 XP
Falcons 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPMichael Penix Jr 283 yds passingChuba Hubbard 86 yds rushingZachariah Branch 97 yds receivingLee Hunter 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 380 · 393Passing yards 207 · 283Rushing yards 173 · 110Completions 23/39 · 24/37Yards per carry 5.4 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
The Carolina Panthers topped the Atlanta Falcons 36-21 in a pivotal Week 7 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for vital conference standings, this game proved crucial for postseason aspirations.
Michael Penix Jr. had a standout performance for the Falcons, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively despite the loss. Chuba Hubbard led the ground game for the Panthers with 86 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Falcons' defense on its heels. Zachariah Branch was also a bright spot for Atlanta, racking up 97 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that influenced the outcome, with Chau Smith-Wade leading the charge with eight total tackles. Lee Hunter's impressive 1.5 sacks disrupted Penix Jr.'s rhythm, making it difficult for Atlanta to mount a comeback. The game's turning point came in the second half when Carolina's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Panthers to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 23/39 | 59% | 207 | 2 | 0 | 90.4 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 24/37 | 65% | 283 | 3 | 0 | 115.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 15 | 86 | 5.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Trey BensonHB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 16 | 84 | 5.3 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Parker WashingtonWR | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 24 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 46 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh MartinezWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Lee HunterDT | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely UmanmielenREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-ScottWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| James Pearce JrREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ty OkadaFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maason SmithDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko MauigoaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 3/3 | 3 | 47 |
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |