Atlanta
Falcons
3-2
28
FINAL
32
Carolina
Panthers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 32-28, securing a crucial victory in their pursuit of playoff positioning. The stakes were high, as both teams aimed to solidify their standing in the competitive NFC South. Bryce Young delivered a standout performance for the Panthers, throwing for 307 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson put up an impressive 188 rushing yards for Atlanta, keeping the Falcons in contention but ultimately falling short. Dontayvion Wicks contributed significantly with 90 receiving yards, providing Young with a reliable target throughout the game. Defensively, Azeez Al-Shaair led the Falcons with seven total tackles, but it was the Panthers' ability to limit big plays that proved decisive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Panthers' defense held strong, forcing a critical turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their lead. With this victory, Carolina continues to build momentum as they eye a playoff berth.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bryce YoungQB402563%30731100.7
Michael Penix JrQB332267%26720111.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB1218815.71212750
Jonathon BrooksHB14533.8—190
Rico DowdleHB6203.32060
Bryce YoungQB3186.0—070
Michael Penix JrQB2105.0—070
Nate CarterHB133.0—030
Parker WashingtonWR000.0—001
Kyle Pitts SrTE000.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Dontayvion WicksWR49022.5331330
Marquis GivensWR59018.0252300
Parker WashingtonWR67011.7220280
Xavier LegetteWR55911.8101250
Ted GilmoreTE6549.0140130
Tetairoa McMillanWR44912.3140140
Drake LondonWR44711.8130150
Jimmy Horn JrWR33913.0291250
Kyle Pitts SrTE4307.5110120
Bijan RobinsonHB33010.0120170
Rico DowdleHB188.07080
Mitchell EvansTE155.03050
Jonathon BrooksHB133.02030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Maddux TrujilloK0040
Manny EstradaK12336