Panthers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 45, Carolina Panthers 17 · MaddenPro
Final Score
Panthers 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Falcons 45 1 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPHaynes King 318 yds passingBijan Robinson 199 yds rushingChris Brazzell II 109 yds receivingJames Pearce Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 256 · 407Passing yards 235 · 208Rushing yards 21 · 199Completions 22/38 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.2 · 19.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Carolina Panthers with a commanding final score of 45-17, solidifying their playoff positioning. The Falcons showcased their offensive prowess, while the Panthers struggled to keep pace, leading to a significant gap in the scoreline.
Joe Milton was instrumental for Atlanta, throwing for five touchdowns, while Bijan Robinson dominated on the ground with an impressive 199 rushing yards. Haynes King kept the Panthers competitive with 318 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Falcons' explosive offense. Chris Brazzell II was a bright spot in the Panthers' lineup, racking up 109 receiving yards.
The Falcons' defense played a crucial role in the game’s outcome, highlighted by James Pearce Jr.'s standout performance, recording 3.5 sacks, and Zah Frazier’s interception that halted a potential scoring drive from the Panthers. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Falcons scored two quick touchdowns, giving them a comfortable lead that they maintained throughout the game. With their dominant performance, Atlanta looks poised as they head into the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 22/38 | 58% | 318 | 1 | 1 | 83.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 8/11 | 73% | 220 | 5 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Haynes KingQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 199 | 19.9 | 10 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 10 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 38 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah HortonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 81 | 81.0 | 44 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | — | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Xavier LegetteWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 10 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 22 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ BoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick HunterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whit WeeksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominick McKinleyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anto SakaLEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis HunterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zelmar VedderFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew BaileySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles BattleFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Lucas CarniroK | 1/1 | 6 | 19 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 1/1 | 2 | 20 |
| Sam MartinP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |