Panthers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 35, Carolina Panthers 28 · NO MERCY || FANTASY 🥶
Final Score
Panthers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPBryce Young 237 yds passingBijan Robinson 134 yds rushingZachariah Branch 95 yds receivingJessie Bates III 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 311 · 344Passing yards 228 · 210Rushing yards 83 · 134Completions 14/25 · 13/20Yards per carry 4.0 · 10.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers, 35-28, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With both teams looking to establish early momentum in the 2026 season, the stakes were high as they battled for divisional supremacy.
Bryce Young put on a noteworthy performance for the Panthers, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone consistently. However, it was Bijan Robinson of the Falcons who stole the show with an impressive 134 rushing yards, complemented by Zachariah Branch's 95 receiving yards that helped keep the Panthers’ defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Jessie Bates III was instrumental for Atlanta, registering five tackles and snagging two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of the Falcons. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Bates' second interception set up a touchdown drive that put Atlanta ahead for good, ultimately sealing the victory and leaving the Panthers searching for answers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 14/25 | 56% | 237 | 4 | 4 | 88.2 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 13/20 | 65% | 233 | 3 | 3 | 104.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 19 | 78 | 4.1 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Robbie OuztsFB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 134 | 10.3 | 14 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 40 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 43 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 21 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 42 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert LongerbeamCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |