Falcons at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 31, Atlanta Falcons 17 · REGS LG
Final Score
Falcons 17 1 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Panthers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJoe Milton 116 yds passingChuba Hubbard 104 yds rushingJalen Coker 58 yds receivingGervon Dexter Sr 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 257 · 292Passing yards 116 · 110Rushing yards 141 · 182Completions 11/26 · 12/24Yards per carry 5.3 · 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Carolina Panthers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 31-17, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. This victory not only bolstered the Panthers' confidence but also showcased their ability to perform under pressure against a division rival.
Chuba Hubbard was the standout performer on the ground, racking up 104 rushing yards and playing a critical role in maintaining offensive momentum for Carolina. Meanwhile, Joe Milton of the Falcons managed to throw for 116 yards and one touchdown, but his efforts were not enough to keep pace with the Panthers' balanced attack. Jalen Coker contributed with 58 receiving yards, highlighting the effectiveness of Carolina's aerial game.
Defensively, the Panthers made crucial plays to stifle the Falcons, with Tre'von Moehrig snatching an interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. Though Nic Scourton recorded half a sack, it was the overall pressure and discipline of the Panthers' defense that kept Atlanta's offense in check. The turning point came in the second half when Moehrig's interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing Carolina to pull away and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 11/26 | 42% | 116 | 1 | 1 | 52.7 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 12/24 | 50% | 110 | 0 | 0 | 62.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 17 | 95 | 5.6 | 44 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 24 | 104 | 4.3 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD BertrandSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 2 | 28 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 4 | 48 |