Falcons at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 31, Atlanta Falcons 13 · UGL Madden 27 League
Final Score
Falcons 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Panthers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDarian Mensah 249 yds passingKenneth Walker 97 yds rushingRashod Bateman 104 yds receivingJacob Rodriguez 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 281 · 360Passing yards 179 · 249Rushing yards 102 · 111Completions 21/39 · 24/38Yards per carry 5.1 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive Week 13 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 31-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations. As the season approaches its climax, this victory was crucial for the Panthers, who are now firmly positioned for a postseason push.
Darian Mensah led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to efficiently manage the game. Rashod Bateman was a standout target, racking up 104 receiving yards, while the Panthers' offense demonstrated balance and poise throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, Jacob Rodriguez was a force, recording 11 total tackles to anchor the Panthers' defensive effort. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Carolina's defense stifled a promising Falcons drive, leading to an interception that swung momentum and allowed Mensah to capitalize with a touchdown pass shortly after. This pivotal sequence underscored the Panthers' dominance on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 21/39 | 54% | 179 | 1 | 0 | 74.6 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 24/38 | 63% | 249 | 2 | 0 | 99.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 18 | 97 | 5.4 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobie Keeney-JamesWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 17 | 75 | 4.4 | 23 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rashod BatemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Nick MarshWR | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Rashod BatemanWR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Andrew MukubaFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wit WeeksMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teitum TuiotiSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ JulesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise RobinsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan ThornhillFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel WatsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Trey SmackK | 2/3 | 1 | 47 |
| Panthers | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 1/1 | 4 | 37 |