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2026 Week 2 · Regular season

Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2026 Week 2

Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 34–3. Review the final score, quarter-by-quarter scoring, team and player stats, key drives and highlights.

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Panthers vs. Falcons Game Details

Date, kickoff time, TV and streaming listing, venue and current game status.

Week 2 Final CAR at ATL
Date
Kickoff
1:00 PM ET
TV / Stream
FOX
Venue
Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GA
Postgame video

Panthers vs. Falcons 2026 Game Highlights

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Completed game

Panthers vs. Falcons Final Score and Game Result

Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 34–3.

CAR record

Carolina Panthers

1-1
ATL record

Atlanta Falcons

0-2
Quarter-by-quarter result

Panthers vs. Falcons Box Score by Quarter: 2026 Week 2

See how the scoring developed in every quarter before the 34–3 final.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
CAR Carolina Panthers101014034
ATL Atlanta Falcons03003
Top performers

Panthers vs. Falcons Player Stat Leaders

Compare the leading passers, rushers, receivers and defenders from the completed game.

Passing Yards
CAR

Bryce Young

23/36, 287 YDS, 3 TD

ATL

Cooper Rush

10/17, 86 YDS, 2 INT

Rushing Yards
CAR

Chuba Hubbard

12 CAR, 53 YDS

ATL

Bijan Robinson

16 CAR, 72 YDS

Receiving Yards
CAR

Tetairoa McMillan

5 REC, 101 YDS

ATL

Drake London

4 REC, 51 YDS

Sacks
CAR

Jaelan Phillips

1

ATL

Za'Darius Smith

0.5

Tackles
CAR

Bobby Okereke

9

ATL

Jessie Bates III

7

Game statistics

Panthers vs. Falcons Team Stats Comparison

Compare total offense, third downs, turnovers, red-zone performance, penalties and possession.

CARStatisticATL
181st Downs17
6-143rd down efficiency4-13
1-24th down efficiency1-2
340Total Yards286
272Passing129
68Rushing157
0Turnovers5
9-63Penalties6-39
3-6Red Zone (Made-Att)0-0
29:31Possession30:29
Every scoring play

Panthers vs. Falcons Scoring Summary and Touchdown Timeline

Follow each touchdown and field goal in chronological order, with the score after every play.

  1. Q110:48
    CAR

    Chuba Hubbard 3 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    7–0
  2. Q14:29
    CAR

    Ryan Fitzgerald 37 Yd Field Goal

    10–0
  3. Q25:54
    CAR

    Ryan Fitzgerald 25 Yd Field Goal

    13–0
  4. Q21:07
    ATL

    Nick Folk 41 Yd Field Goal

    13–3
  5. Q20:20
    CAR

    Darren Waller 7 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    20–3
  6. Q39:38
    CAR

    Darren Waller 12 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    27–3
  7. Q32:58
    CAR

    Devin Lloyd 16 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    34–3
Individual statistics

Panthers vs. Falcons Player Box Score and Individual Stats

Open each category for passing, rushing, receiving, defensive and kicking statistics.

Passing Stats

Carolina Panthers Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Bryce Young23/362878.0302-1592.4116.3

Atlanta Falcons Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Cooper Rush10/17865.1021-36.032.6
Jack Strand8/15593.9012-1312.335.1
Rushing Stats

Carolina Panthers Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Chuba Hubbard12534.4012
Jonathon Brooks5163.207
Bryce Young166.006
AJ Dillon3-3-1.001
Kenny Pickett1-4-4.00-4

Atlanta Falcons Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Bijan Robinson16724.5011
Brian Robinson Jr.11514.609
Cooper Rush22010.0011
Jack Strand2168.008
Drake London1-2-2.00-2
Receiving Stats

Carolina Panthers Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Tetairoa McMillan510120.202810
Jalen Coker8668.30259
Xavier Legette26432.00554
Darren Waller33311.02143
Mitchell Evans11313.00131
Chuba Hubbard2115.5182
Tommy Tremble144.0042
Jonathon Brooks1-5-5.00-51

Atlanta Falcons Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Drake London45112.80175
Austin Hooper22010.00134
Brian Robinson Jr.2168.00122
Kyle Pitts Sr.11515.00153
Zachariah Branch2147.00112
Jahan Dotson2115.5084
Bijan Robinson393.0044
Chris Blair166.0063
Olamide Zaccheaus133.0033
Charlie Woerner000.0001
Defensive Stats

Carolina Panthers Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Devin Lloyd9712311
Bobby Okereke9600110
Aaron Hall6100010
Zakee Wheatley5400000
Tre'von Moehrig5300000
Jeremiah Moon4300100
Lathan Ransom4200000
Akayleb Evans3200000
Mike Jackson3100000
TeRah Edwards3100000
Cam Jackson2200000
Jaelan Phillips2111020
Princely Umanmielen2100000
Thomas Incoom2100000
Will Lee III2100200
Derrick Brown2000000
Nick Scott1100000
Feleipe Franks1100000
AJ Dillon1100000
Brycen Tremayne1100000
Jaycee Horn1100200
Trevis Gipson1000000

Atlanta Falcons Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Xavier Watts7500000
Jessie Bates III7400000
Mike Hughes5200000
C.J. Henderson4401100
Cameron Thomas430.50020
LaCale London4200000
Kendal Daniels3301000
Sydney Brown3200000
Maason Smith3000000
Yasir Abdullah2200000
Za'Darius Smith210.51110
Divine Deablo2100010
Zach Harrison2100000
Drake London2100000
Samson Ebukam200.50020
Gervon Dexter Sr.200.50110
A.J. Terrell Jr.1100000
Christian Harris1100000
Avieon Terrell1100000
Josh Woods1000000
Jake Bailey1000000
Charlie Woerner1000000
Kyle Pitts Sr.1000000
Brandon Dorlus1000010
Harold Perkins Jr.1000000
Kicking Stats

Carolina Panthers Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Ryan Fitzgerald2/2100.0374/410

Atlanta Falcons Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Nick Folk1/250.0410/03
Game flow

Panthers vs. Falcons Win Probability and Momentum

The chart tracks the home team's estimated win probability from kickoff through the final play.

CAR 100%Home win probabilityATL 0%
KickoffFinal
Possession by possession

Panthers vs. Falcons Drive Summary

Review each possession's result, plays, yards, elapsed time and field position.

Show all 23 drives
TeamResultPlaysYardsTimeStartEnd
ATLFumble1 play, 9 yards, 0:30190:30ATL 20ATL 20
CARTouchdown8 plays, 35 yards, 3:428353:42ATL 35ATL 0
ATLInterception4 plays, 19 yards, 1:494191:49ATL 29ATL 48
CARPunt3 plays, -5 yards, 0:233-50:23CAR 44CAR 39
ATLPunt3 plays, 5 yards, 1:21351:21ATL 16ATL 21
CARField Goal7 plays, 10 yards, 2:467102:46ATL 29ATL 19
ATLDowns7 plays, 37 yards, 3:497373:49ATL 30CAR 31
CARPunt3 plays, -6 yards, 2:353-62:35CAR 33CAR 27
ATLPunt5 plays, 12 yards, 3:355123:35ATL 19ATL 31
CARField Goal9 plays, 73 yards, 3:369733:36CAR 20ATL 7
ATLField Goal13 plays, 65 yards, 4:4713654:47ATL 12CAR 23
CARTouchdown6 plays, 73 yards, 0:476730:47CAR 27ATL 0
ATLEnd of Half2 plays, 4 yards, 0:20240:20ATL 22ATL 22
CARTouchdown10 plays, 73 yards, 5:2210735:22CAR 27ATL 0
ATLInterception5 plays, 27 yards, 2:415272:41ATL 35CAR 38
CARDowns7 plays, 18 yards, 2:307182:30ATL 20ATL 2
ATLInterception Touchdown3 plays, 8 yards, 1:29381:29ATL 2ATL 10
ATLPunt6 plays, 19 yards, 3:046193:04ATL 35CAR 46
CARPunt5 plays, 16 yards, 4:465164:46CAR 6CAR 22
ATLMissed FG10 plays, 29 yards, 4:2310294:23ATL 36CAR 35
CARPunt3 plays, -3 yards, 2:223-32:22CAR 43CAR 40
ATLFumble10 plays, 31 yards, 2:4110312:41ATL 15CAR 47
CAREnd of Game1 play, -4 yards, 0:421-40:42ATL 46ATL 46
Official game information

Panthers vs. Falcons Attendance, Playing Surface and Officials

Additional game-day information reported with the completed box score.

Attendance71,143

Reported crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Playing surfaceArtificial turf

Surface listed for Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Game officials
  • Dana McKenzie — Down Judge
  • Terrence Miles — Back Judge
  • Mearl Robinson — Field Judge
  • Anthony Jeffries — Side Judge
  • Terry Killens Jr. — Umpire
  • Tripp Sutter — Line Judge
  • Alex Moore — Referee
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Kickoff time

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The scheduled kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

TV and streaming

What Channel Is Panthers vs. Falcons On?

The current TV / streaming listing is FOX. Availability can vary by market and provider; a TBD label means the assignment is not final.

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Stadium

Where Is Panthers vs. Falcons Being Played?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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Panthers vs. Falcons FAQ

When is Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons?

The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

What channel is Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons on?

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Where is Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons being played?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.

Is Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons a preseason game?

No. This game is listed as Regular season.

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