Panthers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 36, Carolina Panthers 31 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Panthers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 36 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPMichael Penix Jr 343 yds passingChuba Hubbard 152 yds rushingDrake London 173 yds receivingTrevon Diggs 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 444 · 452Passing yards 240 · 343Rushing yards 204 · 109Completions 20/27 · 29/49Yards per carry 6.2 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7h ago
In a thrilling matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 36-31 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish early momentum, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious in a contest that showcased their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a key factor in their success. He connected with wide receiver Drake London for a stunning 173 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Panthers’ defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard of the Panthers had a standout performance as well, rushing for 152 yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial stops when it mattered most, with Trevon Diggs leading the way with nine total tackles. Jalon Walker also contributed with a sack that disrupted the Panthers’ rhythm at a pivotal moment in the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when the Falcons' defense held firm, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 20/27 | 74% | 240 | 1 | 0 | 113.1 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 29/49 | 59% | 343 | 3 | 0 | 100.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 18 | 152 | 8.4 | 62 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 18 | 95 | 5.3 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey SermonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Xavier LegetteWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 73 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Derek ParishFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 11 | 173 | 15.7 | 98 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey SermonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee HunterDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Samson EbukamREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Trevon DiggsCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 4 | 46 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |