Atlanta
Falcons
0-1
10
FINAL
28
Carolina
Panthers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Carolina Panthers toppled the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 28-10. With this victory, the Panthers not only secured their second win of the season but also established their dominance within the division early on.
Bryce Young was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 302 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Ryan Wingo emerged as his favorite target, racking up 168 receiving yards and consistently making big plays downfield. Meanwhile, the Falcons struggled offensively, with C.J. Stroud managing just 10 rushing yards, limiting their effectiveness on the ground.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, with Faletau Satuala making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions. Lathan Ransom led the team in tackles, contributing to a defensive effort that stifled the Falcons' attempts to build momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Satuala's second interception set up another touchdown for the Panthers, widening their lead and putting the game out of reach for Atlanta.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 11 | 9 | 302 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 16 | 10 | 215 | 1 | 3 | 87.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Marshall | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 168 | 56.0 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe King | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wit Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

