Panthers at Falcons
Carolina Panthers 36, Atlanta Falcons 35 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Panthers 36 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 35 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPMichael Penix Jr 213 yds passingBijan Robinson 157 yds rushingGarrett Wilson 94 yds receivingBryan Connor 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 370 · 357Passing yards 213 · 200Rushing yards 157 · 157Completions 21/23 · 16/24Yards per carry 6.5 · 9.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 36-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the tightly contested 2027 season. Both teams brought their A-game, but it was the Panthers who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-stakes clash.
Michael Penix Jr. showcased his skills for the Falcons, throwing for 213 yards and three touchdowns, while Bijan Robinson dominated on the ground with 157 rushing yards. Garrett Wilson led the receiving corps for the Panthers with 94 yards, proving to be a reliable target in critical moments. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, Korie Black led the Panthers with five total tackles, while Derrick Brown added a crucial sack that helped stall a Falcons drive late in the game. The turning point came when the Panthers intercepted a pass from Penix Jr., allowing them to regain momentum and control of the clock, ultimately sealing their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 19/23 | 83% | 208 | 2 | 1 | 115.2 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 16/24 | 67% | 213 | 3 | 1 | 116.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 22 | 130 | 5.9 | 22 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 16 | 157 | 9.8 | 45 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 10 | 94 | 9.4 | 86 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 74 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jermaine HannahTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tanner McLachlanTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Bryan ConnorCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan ColbertSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric OliverSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Saunders JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr.WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 3 | 47 |