Carolina
Panthers
6-2
24
FINAL
7
Atlanta
Falcons
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Panthers showcased their dominance, looking to maintain momentum as the season heads into its final stretch.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 210 yards and a touchdown, while Darren Waller emerged as a key target with 83 receiving yards. The Panthers' offense was efficient, converting crucial plays to keep the Falcons' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, with Jaelan Phillips making his presence felt with 4 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. Zah Frazier's interception marked a significant turning point, halting an Atlanta drive that could have shifted the momentum. Carolina's ability to stifle the Falcons' offense ultimately secured their victory, showcasing a well-rounded team effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 210 | 1 | 0 | 112.4 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 16 | 6 | 38% | 91 | 0 | 1 | 30.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 17 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 8 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Woodring | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

