Falcons at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 34, Atlanta Falcons 28 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Falcons 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 34 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 281 yds passingBreece Hall 118 yds rushingMike Gesicki 140 yds receivingKyler Gordon 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 290 · 379Passing yards 197 · 255Rushing yards 93 · 124Completions 21/31 · 9/21Yards per carry 5.4 · 8.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28, securing a crucial victory in Week 18. This win solidified the Panthers' playoff hopes, while the Falcons faced an uncertain offseason ahead.
Drake Maye led the Panthers' offense with an impressive performance, throwing for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Breece Hall complemented the passing game with a standout rushing effort, tallying 118 yards on the ground. Mike Gesicki was a reliable target for Maye, racking up 140 receiving yards, showcasing a potent offensive unit that kept the Falcons' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Kyler Gordon's five tackles anchored the unit, while Dee Winters' interception proved pivotal, halting a late Falcons drive and preserving the lead. The Panthers' ability to capitalize on critical moments ultimately determined the outcome, allowing them to hold off a determined Atlanta squad.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 19/30 | 63% | 201 | 0 | 2 | 54.9 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1/1 | 100% | 4 | 1 | 0 | 122.9 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 9/21 | 43% | 281 | 2 | 1 | 101.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 28 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 12 | 118 | 9.8 | 56 | 0 | 63 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Ricky PearsallWR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 57 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Mike GesickiTE | 5 | 140 | 28.0 | 73 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 61 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 37 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. BrittMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Kyler GordonCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Grier JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik ArmsteadDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion JonesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy CiarloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h ThomasCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 2 | 33 |