Falcons at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 33, Atlanta Falcons 14 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Falcons 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Panthers 33 5 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBryce Young 320 yds passingBijan Robinson 148 yds rushingJalen Coker 118 yds receivingA.J. Terrell Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 298 · 434Passing yards 146 · 313Rushing yards 152 · 121Completions 11/26 · 17/22Yards per carry 8.4 · 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 33-14, solidifying their position as a formidable playoff contender. The victory not only boosts the Panthers' confidence but also sends a clear message to their rivals as the postseason approaches.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for an impressive 320 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Jalen Coker was his favorite target, racking up 118 receiving yards, while Bijan Robinson of Atlanta countered with a strong rushing performance, amassing 148 yards on the ground but unable to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Panthers made a significant impact, with linebacker Isaiah Simmons snatching two critical interceptions that shifted momentum in Carolina's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Simmons' first interception set up a touchdown drive, creating a gap that the Falcons could not close. Lee Hunter also contributed with a sack, further stifling Atlanta's offensive efforts and sealing the victory for Carolina.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 11/26 | 42% | 166 | 1 | 3 | 37.1 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 17/22 | 77% | 320 | 2 | 1 | 129.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 16 | 148 | 9.3 | 15 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 14 | 117 | 8.4 | 13 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 56 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 21 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 28 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee HunterDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Mike JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin CherelusSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |