Falcons at Panthers
Atlanta Falcons 31, Carolina Panthers 25 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Falcons 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 218 yds passingBijan Robinson 123 yds rushingTrey'Dez Green 105 yds receivingJessie Bates III 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 274 · 337Passing yards 61 · 244Rushing yards 213 · 93Completions 9/12 · 15/30Yards per carry 8.9 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 31-25 in a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2029 season. The win puts the Falcons in a strong position early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience against a divisional rival.
Steve Young led the Falcons' offense efficiently, throwing for one touchdown, while Bijan Robinson was the star of the ground game, racking up 123 rushing yards. On the other side, Bryce Young of the Panthers put up 218 passing yards, but it was Trey'Dez Green's standout performance with 105 receiving yards that kept Carolina competitive throughout the game.
The Falcons' defense played a crucial role in sealing the victory, highlighted by Jessie Bates III's two interceptions that shifted momentum back to Atlanta. Dezz Ricks also made an impact with five total tackles, while Harold Perkins Jr. contributed with a sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bates' second interception halted a promising Panthers drive, allowing the Falcons to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Steve YoungQB | 9/12 | 75% | 61 | 1 | 1 | 78.8 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 12/25 | 48% | 218 | 0 | 4 | 38.8 |
| Aidan ChilesQB | 2/5 | 40% | 43 | 1 | 0 | 110.8 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 123 | 12.3 | 85 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Eric DickersonHB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 24 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Sinorice MossWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nyziah HunterWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve YoungQB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| **** SimpsonHB | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Aidan ChilesQB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Nyziah HunterWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Peter ClarkeTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Eric DickersonHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nic AndersonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 46 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| **** SimpsonHB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 9 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr.WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz RicksCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Za'Darius SmithLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles WoodsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion ArnoldCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Cody SimonWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrelle RevisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem BilesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| David OlanoK | 1/1 | 4 | 55 |
| Panthers | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kai KroegerP | 1/2 | 2 | 25 |