Falcons at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 35, Atlanta Falcons 27 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Falcons 27 2 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Panthers 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPMichael Vick 302 yds passingDeShaun Foster 92 yds rushingRoddy White 111 yds receivingDan Morgan 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 400 · 380Passing yards 302 · 235Rushing yards 98 · 145Completions 25/37 · 20/31Yards per carry 3.4 · 7.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the Atlanta Falcons 35-27, securing a crucial victory as the regular season came to a close. The win not only solidified the Panthers' playoff positioning but also showcased their offensive firepower against a fierce division rival.
Jake Delhomme had a standout performance for Carolina, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team to a critical win. DeShaun Foster added a strong ground game with 92 rushing yards, while Roddy White kept the Falcons competitive with 111 receiving yards. Despite the efforts of Michael Vick, who racked up 302 passing yards, the Falcons fell short in their pursuit of victory.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Chris Gamble's interception proved pivotal, halting an Atlanta drive and allowing Carolina to maintain their lead. Dan Morgan's seven tackles also played a significant role in containing the Falcons' offensive threats, ensuring the Panthers could hold off any late-game surges.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael VickQB | 25/37 | 68% | 302 | 2 | 1 | 99.1 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Jake DelhommeQB | 20/31 | 65% | 235 | 4 | 0 | 127.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jerious NorwoodHB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael VickQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brian ClarkWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Algernon CrumplerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin GriffithFB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jake DelhommeQB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Stevonne SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| DeShaun FosterHB | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jamal RobertsonHB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ashley LelieWR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| DeAngelo WilliamsHB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Roddy WhiteWR | 10 | 111 | 11.1 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Algernon CrumplerTE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brian ClarkWR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerious NorwoodHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Stevonne SmithWR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 65 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Keyshawn JohnsonWR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike SeidmanTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael GainesTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ashley LelieWR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 72 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jamin ElliottWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jamal RobertsonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DeShaun FosterHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeff KingTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Keith BrookingWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick KerneyLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John AbrahamREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod ColemanDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAngelo HallCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady JacksonDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerton HartwellMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Chris GambleCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas DavisSAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richard MarshallCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christopher DraftSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael MinterFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius PeppersLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason TaylorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dan MorganSAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun WilliamsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason WebsterCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lawyer MilloySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance SchultersSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allen RossumCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristopher JenkinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JamisonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Morten AndersenK | 2/2 | 3 | 30 |
| Other | |||
| John KasayK | 2/2 | 3 | 42 |