Panthers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 38, Carolina Panthers 35 · VEETA'sRegs27
Final Score
Panthers 35 2 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Falcons 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPMichael Penix Jr 348 yds passingBijan Robinson 92 yds rushingDrake London 103 yds receivingDivine Deablo 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 183 · 436Passing yards 103 · 311Rushing yards 80 · 125Completions 12/16 · 21/29Yards per carry 6.2 · 8.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 79d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 38-35. Both teams entered the game looking to secure an early advantage in the season, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious in a contest filled with big plays and dynamic performances.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for an impressive 348 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make crucial throws under pressure. Bijan Robinson added a solid ground game with 92 rushing yards, while Drake London proved to be Penix’s favorite target, racking up 103 receiving yards. The Falcons' offensive prowess was on full display, driving them to a hard-fought victory.
On the defensive side, Divine Deablo made a significant impact for Atlanta, recording two interceptions that proved pivotal in maintaining their lead. Meanwhile, Jaelan Phillips kept the pressure on the Falcons' offense with two sacks, but it was Deablo’s timely turnovers that shifted momentum in Atlanta's favor. The turning point came late in the second half when Deablo intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the win for the Falcons.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 11/16 | 69% | 106 | 1 | 2 | 68.2 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 21/29 | 72% | 348 | 3 | 2 | 118.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 92 | 9.2 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 41 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 58 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 22 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 60 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 19 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maema NjongmetaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD BertrandSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn HandDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 5 | 27 |