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Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

Final · Kickoff

2026 Regular season · Week 2 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Dated game recordChecked
Carolina Panthers34Away
Atlanta Falcons3Home

Game details

Location
Atlanta, USA
Reported attendance
71,143
Actual start

Scoring by quarter

Final score by period
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
CAR101014034
ATL03003

Score replay

7 scoring plays

Step through every scoring play in order. Each clock is the game clock at that score. This replays the scoreboard, not game footage.

After scoring play 7: Carolina Panthers 34, Atlanta Falcons 3.

Q3 2:58 · CAR scores

Touchdown · Devin Lloyd 16 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

Scoring play 7 of 7

Lead after each scoring play, in order. The spacing is by play, not by time.

Scoring plays

  1. Q1 10:48CARTouchdown · Chuba Hubbard 3 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)CAR 7 – ATL 0
  2. Q1 4:29CARField Goal · Ryan Fitzgerald 37 Yd Field GoalCAR 10 – ATL 0
  3. Q2 5:54CARField Goal · Ryan Fitzgerald 25 Yd Field GoalCAR 13 – ATL 0
  4. Q2 1:07ATLField Goal · Nick Folk 41 Yd Field GoalCAR 13 – ATL 3
  5. Q2 0:20CARTouchdown · Darren Waller 7 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)CAR 20 – ATL 3
  6. Q3 9:38CARTouchdown · Darren Waller 12 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)CAR 27 – ATL 3
  7. Q3 2:58CARTouchdown · Devin Lloyd 16 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)CAR 34 – ATL 3

No points were scored in the fourth quarter.

Game summary

Panthers beat Falcons 34–3: Tetairoa McMillan has 101 receiving yards

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–3 on the road in 2026 Week 2. The Panthers moved to 1–1 and the Falcons to 0–2.

The Carolina Panthers led 20–3 at halftime. The Panthers never trailed and led by as many as 31.

Bryce Young completed 23 of 36 passes for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cooper Rush completed 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards and 2 interceptions. Bijan Robinson ran 16 times for 72 yards. Tetairoa McMillan caught 5 passes for 101 yards.

The Carolina Panthers outgained the Atlanta Falcons 340 yards to 286. Turnovers: CAR 0, ATL 5. Time of possession: CAR 29:31, ATL 30:29. Third downs: CAR 6-14, ATL 4-13.

Automated summary built from this game's box score and scoring plays. Updated .

Series Falcons lead the series 33–22 after meeting No. 55 since 1999 Full series history

Box score

Updated
Final win probability

ATL 0% · CAR 100%

Model estimate, shown from ATL's side. Not a WHYNFL prediction or a betting recommendation.

Team statistics
StatisticCARATL
1st Downs1817
Passing 1st downs1210
Rushing 1st downs57
1st downs from penalties10
3rd down efficiency6-144-13
4th down efficiency1-21-2
Total Plays6067
Total Yards340286
Yards per Play5.74.3
Total Drives1112
Passing272129
Comp/Att23/3618/32
Yards per pass7.23.7
Interceptions thrown03
Sacks-Yards Lost2-153-16
Rushing68157
Rushing Attempts2232
Yards per rush3.14.9
Red Zone (Made-Att)3-60-0
Penalties9-636-39
Turnovers05
Fumbles lost02
Defensive / Special Teams TDs10
Possession29:3130:29

Carolina Panthers

Passing
CAR passing
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Bryce Young23/362878.0302-1592.6116.3
Rushing
CAR rushing
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Chuba Hubbard12534.4012
Jonathon Brooks5163.207
Bryce Young166.006
AJ Dillon3-3-1.001
Kenny Pickett1-4-4.00-4
Receiving
CAR 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
Defense
CAR 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
Interceptions
CAR interceptions
PlayerINTYDSTD
Devin Lloyd2691
Bobby Okereke130
Kick returns
CAR kickReturns
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
John Metchie III25326.5270
Punt returns
CAR puntReturns
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jalen Coker24924.5360
Kicking
CAR kicking
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Ryan Fitzgerald2/2100.0374/410
Punting
CAR punting
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Sam Martin419348.30354

Atlanta Falcons

Passing
ATL passing
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Cooper Rush10/17865.1021-36.232.6
Jack Strand8/15593.9012-1312.535.1
Rushing
ATL rushing
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Bijan Robinson16724.5011
Brian Robinson Jr.11514.609
Cooper Rush22010.0011
Jack Strand2168.008
Drake London1-2-2.00-2
Receiving
ATL 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
Defense
ATL 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
Kick returns
ATL kickReturns
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Olamide Zaccheaus47919.8250
Punt returns
ATL puntReturns
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Zachariah Branch177.070
Kicking
ATL kicking
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Nick Folk1/250.0410/03
Punting
ATL punting
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jake Bailey315150.30162

Game notes

Officiating crew

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

First downs & scoring opportunities

UPDATED Updated Oct 4, 2026, 10:47 am EDT
CAR at ATL · Week 2 · Completed-game play record
StatisticCARATL
First downs (play record)1717
Third-down conversions6 / 14 (42.9%)4 / 13 (30.8%)
Fourth-down conversions1 / 2 (50.0%)1 / 2 (50.0%)
Touchdowns / inside-20 drives3 / 6 (50.0%)0 / 0 (no attempts)

Conversions count recorded successful and failed attempts; punts, field goals and nullified downs do not become attempts just because they occur on fourth or third down. First downs count the play record's total, including recorded penalty awards; these can differ from drive-summary counts. An incomplete play record withholds the affected count. Zero opportunities have no percentage.

Inside-20 counts drives where a recorded down starts closer than 20 yards from the opponent's goal line. Reaching only the 20-yard line is excluded. The numerator counts those drives ending in a touchdown for the possessing team, excluding opponent return touchdowns. This is not a count of every touchdown or an official league red-zone ranking.

Review play-by-play · Review drives

Drives & possession

UPDATED Updated Oct 4, 2026, 10:47 am EDT

CAR29:31Time of possession

ATL30:29Time of possession

Drive clocks account for the full game. Play counts use the recorded drive totals; they can differ from the number of events in play-by-play. Return touchdowns are identified separately from the possessing team's drive result.

Drives · 23 possessions

  1. #1 · ATL

    Fumble

    Start
    Q1 15:00
    End
    Q1 14:30
    Starting field position
    ATL 20
    Plays
    1
    Possession time
    0:30

  2. #2 · CAR

    Touchdown

    Start
    Q1 14:30
    End
    Q1 10:48
    Starting field position
    ATL 35
    Plays
    8
    Possession time
    3:42

    Reached inside the opponent's 20-yard line (source definition).

  3. #3 · ATL

    Interception

    Start
    Q1 10:48
    End
    Q1 08:59
    Starting field position
    ATL 29
    Plays
    4
    Possession time
    1:49

  4. #4 · CAR

    Punt

    Start
    Q1 08:59
    End
    Q1 08:36
    Starting field position
    CAR 44
    Plays
    3
    Possession time
    0:23

  5. #5 · ATL

    Punt

    Start
    Q1 08:36
    End
    Q1 07:15
    Starting field position
    ATL 16
    Plays
    3
    Possession time
    1:21

  6. #6 · CAR

    Field goal

    Start
    Q1 07:15
    End
    Q1 04:29
    Starting field position
    ATL 29
    Plays
    7
    Possession time
    2:46

    Reached inside the opponent's 20-yard line (source definition).

  7. #7 · ATL

    Turnover on downs

    Start
    Q1 04:29
    End
    Q1 00:40
    Starting field position
    ATL 30
    Plays
    7
    Possession time
    3:49

  8. #8 · CAR

    Punt

    Start
    Q1 00:40
    End
    Q2 13:05
    Starting field position
    CAR 33
    Plays
    3
    Possession time
    2:35

  9. #9 · ATL

    Punt

    Start
    Q2 13:05
    End
    Q2 09:30
    Starting field position
    ATL 19
    Plays
    5
    Possession time
    3:35

  10. #10 · CAR

    Field goal

    Start
    Q2 09:30
    End
    Q2 05:54
    Starting field position
    CAR 20
    Plays
    9
    Possession time
    3:36

    Reached inside the opponent's 20-yard line (source definition).

  11. #11 · ATL

    Field goal

    Start
    Q2 05:54
    End
    Q2 01:07
    Starting field position
    ATL 12
    Plays
    13
    Possession time
    4:47

  12. #12 · CAR

    Touchdown

    Start
    Q2 01:07
    End
    Q2 00:20
    Starting field position
    CAR 27
    Plays
    6
    Possession time
    0:47

    Reached inside the opponent's 20-yard line (source definition).

  13. #13 · ATL

    End of half

    Start
    Q2 00:20
    End
    Q2 00:00
    Starting field position
    ATL 22
    Plays
    2
    Possession time
    0:20

  14. #14 · CAR

    Touchdown

    Start
    Q3 15:00
    End
    Q3 09:38
    Starting field position
    CAR 27
    Plays
    10
    Possession time
    5:22

    Reached inside the opponent's 20-yard line (source definition).

  15. #15 · ATL

    Interception

    Start
    Q3 09:38
    End
    Q3 06:57
    Starting field position
    ATL 35
    Plays
    5
    Possession time
    2:41

  16. #16 · CAR

    Turnover on downs

    Start
    Q3 06:57
    End
    Q3 04:27
    Starting field position
    ATL 20
    Plays
    7
    Possession time
    2:30

    Reached inside the opponent's 20-yard line (source definition).

  17. #17 · ATL

    Interception · Opponent return touchdown

    Start
    Q3 04:27
    End
    Q3 02:58
    Starting field position
    ATL 2
    Plays
    3
    Possession time
    1:29

  18. #18 · ATL

    Punt

    Start
    Q3 02:58
    End
    Q4 14:54
    Starting field position
    ATL 35
    Plays
    6
    Possession time
    3:04

  19. #19 · CAR

    Punt

    Start
    Q4 14:54
    End
    Q4 10:08
    Starting field position
    CAR 6
    Plays
    5
    Possession time
    4:46

  20. #20 · ATL

    Missed field goal

    Start
    Q4 10:08
    End
    Q4 05:45
    Starting field position
    ATL 36
    Plays
    10
    Possession time
    4:23

  21. #21 · CAR

    Punt

    Start
    Q4 05:45
    End
    Q4 03:23
    Starting field position
    CAR 43
    Plays
    3
    Possession time
    2:22

  22. #22 · ATL

    Fumble

    Start
    Q4 03:23
    End
    Q4 00:42
    Starting field position
    ATL 15
    Plays
    10
    Possession time
    2:41

  23. #23 · CAR

    End of game

    Start
    Q4 00:42
    End
    Q4 00:00
    Starting field position
    ATL 46
    Plays
    1
    Possession time
    0:42

Play-by-play

UPDATED Updated Oct 4, 2026, 10:47 am EDT

A dated record of this completed game. Plays follow source event order; clocks can be corrected. Field position and down/distance describe the start of the event. Missing details are omitted.

Scoring summary · 11 events

  1. Quarter 1 · 10:51

    CAR +6 · Pass · complete · 3 yards · touchdown.

    CAR 6 – ATL 0

  2. Quarter 1 · 10:48

    CAR +1 · Extra-point kick · good.

    CAR 7 – ATL 0

  3. Quarter 1 · 04:33

    CAR +3 · Field goal · made.

    CAR 10 – ATL 0

  4. Quarter 2 · 05:57

    CAR +3 · Field goal · made.

    CAR 13 – ATL 0

  5. Quarter 2 · 01:11

    ATL +3 · Field goal · made.

    CAR 13 – ATL 3

  6. Quarter 2 · 00:24

    CAR +6 · Pass · complete · 7 yards · touchdown.

    CAR 19 – ATL 3

  7. Quarter 2 · 00:20

    CAR +1 · Extra-point kick · good.

    CAR 20 – ATL 3

  8. Quarter 3 · 09:44

    CAR +6 · Pass · complete · 12 yards · touchdown.

    CAR 26 – ATL 3

  9. Quarter 3 · 09:38

    CAR +1 · Extra-point kick · good.

    CAR 27 – ATL 3

  10. Quarter 3 · 03:08

    CAR +6 · Pass intercepted · 0 yards · touchdown.

    CAR 33 – ATL 3

  11. Quarter 3 · 02:58

    CAR +1 · Extra-point kick · good.

    CAR 34 – ATL 3

Quarter 1 · 46 events

  1. 15:00 · CAR 35

    Game begins.

  2. 15:00 · CAR 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

  3. 15:00 · 1st & 10 · ATL 20

    Run · 9 yards · fumble lost.

    Runner: C.Rush

  4. 14:30 · 1st & 10 · ATL 35

    Pass · complete · 8 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: C.Hubbard

  5. 13:53 · 2nd & 2 · ATL 27

    Run · 3 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  6. 13:13 · 1st & 10 · ATL 24

    Penalty · CAR False Start 5 penalty yards · no play.

  7. 12:56 · 1st & 15 · ATL 29

    Pass · complete · 8 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  8. 12:17 · 2nd & 7 · ATL 21

    Penalty · CAR Illegal Use of Hands 10 penalty yards · no play.

  9. 12:03 · 2nd & 17 · ATL 31

    Pass · complete · 26 yards · ATL Roughing the Passer 3 penalty yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  10. 11:39 · 1st & 2 · ATL 2

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  11. 11:38 · 2nd & 2 · ATL 2

    Penalty · CAR False Start 5 penalty yards · no play.

  12. 11:38 · 2nd & 7 · ATL 7

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  13. 10:57 · 3rd & 3 · ATL 3

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  14. 10:51 · 4th & 3 · ATL 3

    Pass · complete · 3 yards · touchdown.

    First down recorded · Fourth down converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: C.Hubbard · Touchdown scorer: C.Hubbard

    CAR 6 – ATL 0

  15. 10:48 · ATL 15

    Extra-point kick · good.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

    CAR 7 – ATL 0

  16. 10:48 · CAR 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

  17. 10:43 · 1st & 10 · ATL 29

    Pass · complete · 14 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: D.London

  18. 10:12 · 1st & 10 · ATL 43

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  19. 09:41 · 2nd & 6 · ATL 47

    Run · 1 yard.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  20. 09:07 · 3rd & 5 · ATL 48

    Pass intercepted · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: Bi.Robinson · Intercepted by: B.Okereke

  21. 08:59 · 1st & 10 · CAR 44

    Penalty · CAR False Start 5 penalty yards · no play.

  22. 08:59 · 1st & 15 · CAR 39

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  23. 08:53 · 2nd & 15 · CAR 39

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  24. 08:48 · 3rd & 15 · CAR 39

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: X.Legette

  25. 08:43 · 4th & 15 · CAR 39

    Punt.

    Punter: S.Martin

  26. 08:36 · 1st & 10 · ATL 16

    Run · 3 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  27. 08:14 · 2nd & 7 · ATL 19

    Run · 2 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  28. 07:34 · 3rd & 5 · ATL 21

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: K.Pitts

  29. 07:29 · 4th & 5 · ATL 21

    Punt · ATL Illegal Formation 5 penalty yards.

    Punter: J.Bailey

  30. 07:15 · 1st & 10 · ATL 29

    Pass · complete · 9 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: X.Legette

  31. 06:40 · 2nd & 1 · ATL 20

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young

  32. 06:36 · 3rd & 1 · ATL 20

    Run · 3 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  33. 06:03 · 1st & 10 · ATL 17

    Run · 3 yards.

    Runner: J.Brooks

  34. 05:24 · 2nd & 7 · ATL 14

    Pass · complete · -5 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Brooks

  35. 04:39 · 3rd & 12 · ATL 19

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: X.Legette

  36. 04:33 · 4th & 12 · ATL 19

    Field goal · made.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

    CAR 10 – ATL 0

  37. 04:29 · CAR 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

  38. 04:23 · 1st & 10 · ATL 30

    Pass · complete · 14 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: D.London

  39. 03:49 · 1st & 10 · ATL 44

    Run · 9 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  40. 03:10 · 2nd & 1 · CAR 47

    Run · 7 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  41. 02:31 · 1st & 10 · CAR 40

    Pass · complete · 3 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: Z.Branch

  42. 01:56 · 2nd & 7 · CAR 37

    Run · 5 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  43. 01:20 · 3rd & 2 · CAR 32

    Run · 1 yard.

    Third down not converted

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  44. 00:46 · 4th & 1 · CAR 31

    Run · -2 yards.

    Fourth down not converted

    Runner: D.London

  45. 00:40 · 1st & 10 · CAR 33

    Pass · complete · 8 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  46. 00:00 · CAR 41

    Quarter ends.

Quarter 2 · 50 events

  1. 15:00 · 2nd & 2 · CAR 41

    Penalty · CAR Offensive Holding 10 penalty yards · no play.

  2. 14:36 · 2nd & 12 · CAR 31

    Sack · -9 yards.

    Passer: B.Young

  3. 13:52 · 3rd & 21 · CAR 22

    Run · 5 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  4. 13:12 · 4th & 16 · CAR 27

    Punt.

    Punter: S.Martin

  5. 13:05 · 1st & 10 · ATL 19

    Run · 2 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  6. 12:30 · 2nd & 8 · ATL 21

    Pass · complete · 8 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: J.Dotson

  7. 11:36 · 1st & 10 · ATL 29

    Run · 2 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  8. 10:58 · 2nd & 8 · ATL 31

    Pass · complete · 3 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: Bi.Robinson

  9. 10:16 · 3rd & 5 · ATL 34

    Sack · -3 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: C.Rush

  10. 09:40 · 4th & 8 · ATL 31

    Punt.

    Punter: J.Bailey

  11. 09:30 · 1st & 10 · CAR 20

    Run · 5 yards.

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  12. 08:55 · 2nd & 5 · CAR 25

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.Tremble

  13. 08:50 · 3rd & 5 · CAR 25

    Pass · complete · 12 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  14. 08:17 · 1st & 10 · CAR 37

    Pass · complete · 27 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  15. 07:37 · 1st & 10 · ATL 36

    Pass · complete · 25 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  16. 07:17 · 1st & 10 · ATL 11

    Pass · complete · 4 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.Tremble

  17. 06:43 · 2nd & 6 · ATL 7

    Run · 0 yards.

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  18. 06:04 · 3rd & 6 · ATL 7

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  19. 05:57 · 4th & 6 · ATL 7

    Field goal · made.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

    CAR 13 – ATL 0

  20. 05:54 · CAR 35

    Kickoff · ATL Offensive Holding 10 penalty yards.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

  21. 05:48 · 1st & 10 · ATL 12

    Penalty · ATL Face Mask 6 penalty yards · no play.

  22. 05:35 · 1st & 16 · ATL 6

    Run · 6 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  23. 05:00 · 2nd & 10 · ATL 12

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: O.Zaccheaus

  24. 04:56 · 3rd & 10 · ATL 12

    Run · 11 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Runner: C.Rush

  25. 04:14 · 1st & 10 · ATL 23

    Penalty · ATL False Start 5 penalty yards · no play.

  26. 03:53 · 1st & 15 · ATL 18

    Pass · complete · 15 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: K.Pitts

  27. 03:21 · 1st & 10 · ATL 33

    Run · 8 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  28. 02:46 · 2nd & 2 · ATL 41

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: D.London

  29. 02:42 · 3rd & 2 · ATL 41

    Pass · complete · 17 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: D.London

  30. 02:03 · 1st & 10 · CAR 42

    Run · 2 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  31. 01:57 · 2nd & 8 · CAR 40

    Run · 11 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  32. 01:24 · 1st & 10 · CAR 29

    Pass · complete · 2 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: Bi.Robinson

  33. 01:18 · 2nd & 8 · CAR 27

    Pass · complete · 4 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: Bi.Robinson

  34. 01:14 · 3rd & 4 · CAR 23

    Pass intercepted · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: O.Zaccheaus

  35. 01:14 · CAR 23

    Timeout · ATL.

  36. 01:11 · 4th & 4 · CAR 23

    Field goal · made.

    Kicker: N.Folk

    CAR 13 – ATL 3

  37. 01:07 · ATL 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: N.Folk

  38. 01:02 · 1st & 10 · CAR 27

    Pass · complete · 14 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: B.Young · Target: D.Waller

  39. 00:55 · 1st & 10 · CAR 41

    Sack · -6 yards.

    Passer: B.Young

  40. 00:48 · 2nd & 16 · CAR 35

    Pass · complete · 55 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: B.Young · Target: X.Legette

  41. 00:37 · 1st & 10 · ATL 10

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young

  42. 00:37 · ATL 10

    Timeout · CAR.

  43. 00:33 · 2nd & 10 · ATL 10

    Pass · complete · 3 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  44. 00:24 · 3rd & 7 · ATL 7

    Pass · complete · 7 yards · touchdown.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: D.Waller · Touchdown scorer: D.Waller

    CAR 19 – ATL 3

  45. 00:24 · ATL 7

    Timeout · CAR.

  46. 00:20 · ATL 15

    Extra-point kick · good.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

    CAR 20 – ATL 3

  47. 00:20 · CAR 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

  48. 00:14 · 1st & 10 · ATL 22

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: J.Dotson

  49. 00:08 · 2nd & 10 · ATL 22

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  50. 00:00 · ATL 35

    Quarter ends.

Quarter 3 · 38 events

  1. 15:00 · ATL 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: N.Folk

  2. 14:53 · 1st & 10 · CAR 27

    Run · 1 yard.

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  3. 14:16 · 2nd & 9 · CAR 28

    Penalty · CAR Offensive Holding 10 penalty yards · no play.

  4. 13:55 · 2nd & 19 · CAR 18

    Pass · complete · 7 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  5. 13:14 · 3rd & 12 · CAR 25

    Pass · complete · 12 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  6. 13:04 · 1st & 10 · CAR 37

    Run · 12 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  7. 12:22 · 1st & 10 · CAR 49

    Run · -1 yard.

    Runner: J.Brooks

  8. 11:43 · 2nd & 11 · CAR 48

    Pass · complete · 28 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  9. 11:38 · 1st & 10 · ATL 24

    Pass · complete · 3 yards.

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  10. 11:07 · 2nd & 7 · ATL 21

    Run · 3 yards.

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  11. 10:26 · 3rd & 4 · ATL 18

    Run · 6 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Runner: B.Young

  12. 09:44 · 1st & 10 · ATL 12

    Pass · complete · 12 yards · touchdown.

    First down recorded

    Passer: B.Young · Target: D.Waller · Touchdown scorer: D.Waller

    CAR 26 – ATL 3

  13. 09:38 · ATL 15

    Extra-point kick · good.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

    CAR 27 – ATL 3

  14. 09:38 · CAR 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

  15. 09:38 · 1st & 10 · ATL 35

    Run · 6 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  16. 09:04 · 2nd & 4 · ATL 41

    Pass · complete · 6 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: D.London

  17. 08:29 · 1st & 10 · ATL 47

    Run · 11 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  18. 07:55 · 1st & 10 · CAR 42

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  19. 07:13 · 2nd & 6 · CAR 38

    Pass intercepted · 0 yards.

    Passer: C.Rush · Target: K.Pitts · Intercepted by: D.Lloyd

  20. 06:57 · 1st & 10 · ATL 20

    Run · 7 yards.

    Runner: J.Brooks

  21. 06:22 · 2nd & 3 · ATL 13

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young

  22. 06:16 · 3rd & 3 · ATL 13

    Pass · complete · 3 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  23. 05:45 · 1st & 10 · ATL 10

    Run · 3 yards.

    Runner: J.Brooks

  24. 05:16 · 2nd & 7 · ATL 7

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: B.Young

  25. 05:10 · 3rd & 7 · ATL 7

    Pass · complete · 5 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: J.Coker

  26. 04:34 · 4th & 2 · ATL 2

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Fourth down not converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: T.McMillan

  27. 04:27 · 1st & 10 · ATL 2

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  28. 03:46 · 2nd & 6 · ATL 6

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  29. 03:08 · 3rd & 2 · ATL 10

    Pass intercepted · 0 yards · touchdown.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: J.Dotson · Intercepted by: D.Lloyd · Touchdown scorer: D.Lloyd

    CAR 33 – ATL 3

  30. 02:58 · ATL 15

    Extra-point kick · good.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

    CAR 34 – ATL 3

  31. 02:58 · CAR 35

    Kickoff.

    Kicker: R.Fitzgerald

  32. 02:58 · 1st & 10 · ATL 35

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: C.Woerner

  33. 02:54 · 2nd & 10 · ATL 35

    Run · 3 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  34. 02:19 · 3rd & 7 · ATL 38

    Pass · complete · 12 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: Br.Robinson

  35. 01:41 · 1st & 10 · MID 50

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: Bi.Robinson

  36. 01:06 · 2nd & 6 · CAR 46

    Sack · -6 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand

  37. 00:26 · 3rd & 12 · ATL 48

    Pass · complete · 6 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: C.Blair

  38. 00:00 · CAR 46

    Quarter ends.

Quarter 4 · 37 events

  1. 15:00 · 4th & 6 · CAR 46

    Punt.

    Punter: J.Bailey

  2. 14:54 · 1st & 10 · CAR 6

    Run · 9 yards.

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  3. 14:18 · 2nd & 1 · CAR 15

    Run · 3 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  4. 13:44 · 1st & 10 · CAR 18

    Penalty · CAR Illegal Shift 5 penalty yards · no play.

  5. 13:18 · 1st & 15 · CAR 13

    Run · 5 yards.

    Runner: C.Hubbard

  6. 12:44 · 2nd & 10 · CAR 18

    Penalty · CAR Offensive Holding 9 penalty yards · no play.

  7. 12:20 · 2nd & 19 · CAR 9

    Penalty · CAR Illegal Shift 4 penalty yards · no play.

  8. 11:58 · 2nd & 23 · CAR 5

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: J.Brooks

  9. 11:15 · 3rd & 19 · CAR 9

    Pass · complete · 13 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: B.Young · Target: M.Evans

  10. 10:21 · 4th & 6 · CAR 22

    Punt.

    Punter: S.Martin

  11. 10:08 · 1st & 10 · ATL 36

    Pass · complete · 13 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: A.Hooper

  12. 09:35 · 1st & 10 · ATL 49

    Run · 4 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  13. 09:01 · 2nd & 6 · CAR 47

    Run · 8 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: J.Strand

  14. 08:31 · 1st & 10 · CAR 39

    Pass · complete · 3 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: O.Zaccheaus

  15. 07:58 · 2nd & 7 · CAR 36

    Run · 3 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  16. 07:23 · 3rd & 4 · CAR 33

    Run · 5 yards.

    First down recorded · Third down converted

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  17. 06:53 · 1st & 10 · CAR 28

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: C.Blair

  18. 06:48 · 2nd & 10 · CAR 28

    Pass · complete · 3 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: J.Dotson

  19. 06:13 · 3rd & 7 · CAR 25

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: A.Hooper

  20. 06:08 · 4th & 7 · CAR 25

    Penalty · ATL Offensive Holding 10 penalty yards · no play.

  21. 05:50 · 4th & 17 · CAR 35

    Field goal · missed.

    Kicker: N.Folk

  22. 05:45 · 1st & 10 · CAR 43

    Run · 1 yard.

    Runner: A.Dillon

  23. 04:59 · 2nd & 9 · CAR 44

    Run · -4 yards.

    Runner: A.Dillon

  24. 04:16 · 3rd & 13 · CAR 40

    Run · 0 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Runner: A.Dillon

  25. 03:30 · 4th & 13 · CAR 40

    Punt.

    Punter: S.Martin

  26. 03:23 · 1st & 10 · ATL 15

    Run · 5 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  27. 02:49 · 2nd & 5 · ATL 20

    Run · 8 yards.

    First down recorded

    Runner: J.Strand

  28. 02:42 · 1st & 10 · ATL 28

    Run · 3 yards.

    Runner: Br.Robinson

  29. 02:00 · 2nd & 7 · ATL 31

    Pass · complete · 11 yards.

    First down recorded

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: Z.Branch

  30. 01:53 · 1st & 10 · ATL 42

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: A.Hooper

  31. 01:49 · 2nd & 10 · ATL 42

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: C.Blair

  32. 01:46 · 3rd & 10 · ATL 42

    Pass · complete · 4 yards.

    Third down not converted

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: Br.Robinson

  33. 01:05 · 4th & 6 · ATL 46

    Pass · complete · 7 yards.

    First down recorded · Fourth down converted

    Passer: J.Strand · Target: A.Hooper

  34. 00:57 · 1st & 10 · CAR 47

    Pass · incomplete · 0 yards.

    Passer: J.Strand

  35. 00:50 · 2nd & 10 · CAR 47

    Sack · -7 yards · fumble lost.

    Passer: J.Strand

  36. 00:42 · 1st & 10 · ATL 46

    Quarterback kneel · -4 yards.

    Runner: K.Pickett

  37. 00:00

    Game ends.

Team statistics

UPDATED Updated Oct 4, 2026, 10:49 am EDT

Both teams are represented. Only available metrics are shown. First downs and scoring opportunities appear in the play summary above. Possession time appears in the drive section above. These totals are independent of the partial player table.

CAR at ATL · Week 2 · Dated team totals
StatisticCARATL
Passing yards before sacks287145
Net total yards340286
Net passing yards272129
Rushing yards68157
Pass attempts3632
Pass completions2318
Rush attempts2232
Turnovers lost05
Interceptions thrown03
Fumbles lost02
Penalties (reported count)96
Penalty yards6339
Sacks allowed23
Sack yards lost1516

Net passing yards subtract sack yards lost from passing yards. Net total yards add rushing yards to net passing yards. Turnovers lost combine interceptions thrown and total fumbles lost, including special teams. Penalties show the recorded statistical count. A dash means an unavailable value.

Player box score

UPDATED Updated Oct 4, 2026, 10:49 am EDT

Dated player statistics · Partial coverage

70 of 75 recorded players have supported statistics shown here. Team totals appear in the table above; these player rows are not a complete team total. A dash means the value was not reported.

Passing · 3 supplied players
Passing
PlayerTeamPass YdsAttCmpCmp %Yds/AttTDINTSck takenSck Yds
Cooper RushATL86171058.85.10213
Jack StrandATL5915853.33.901213
Bryce YoungCAR287362363.98.030215
Rushing · 10 supplied players
Rushing
PlayerTeamRush YdsAttYds/AttTDFum
Bijan RobinsonATL72164.500
Brian RobinsonATL51114.600
Cooper RushATL20210.001
Drake LondonATL-21-2.000
Jack StrandATL1628.000
AJ DillonCAR-33-1.000
Bryce YoungCAR616.000
Chuba HubbardCAR53124.400
Jonathon BrooksCAR1653.200
Kenny PickettCAR-41-4.000
Receiving · 18 supplied players
Receiving
PlayerTeamRec YdsRecTgtsYds/RecTDFum
Austin HooperATL202410.000
Bijan RobinsonATL9343.000
Brian RobinsonATL16228.000
Charlie WoernerATL001—00
Chris BlairATL6136.000
Drake LondonATL514512.800
Jahan DotsonATL11245.500
Kyle PittsATL151315.000
Olamide ZaccheausATL3133.000
Zachariah BranchATL14227.000
Chuba HubbardCAR11225.510
Darren WallerCAR333311.020
Jalen CokerCAR66898.300
Jonathon BrooksCAR-511-5.000
Mitchell EvansCAR131113.000
Tetairoa McMillanCAR10151020.200
Tommy TrembleCAR4124.001
Xavier LegetteCAR642432.000
Defense · 47 supplied players
Defense
PlayerTeamTacklesSoloHelpAstSacksINTFF
A.J. TerrellATL11000.000
Avieon TerrellATL11000.000
Brandon DorlusATL10010.000
C.J. HendersonATL44000.000
Cameron ThomasATL43010.500
Charlie WoernerATL10010.000
Christian HarrisATL11000.000
Divine DeabloATL21010.000
Drake LondonATL21010.000
Gervon Dexter Sr.ATL20020.500
Harold Perkins Jr.ATL10010.000
Jake BaileyATL10010.000
Jessie BatesATL64020.000
Josh WoodsATL10010.000
Kendal DanielsATL32100.000
Kyle PittsATL10010.000
LaCale LondonATL42020.000
Maason SmithATL30030.000
Mike HughesATL52030.000
Samson EbukamATL20020.500
Sydney BrownATL32010.000
Xavier WattsATL76010.001
Yasir AbdullahATL22000.000
Za'Darius SmithATL21010.500
Zach HarrisonATL21010.000
AJ DillonCAR11000.000
Aaron HallCAR61050.000
Akayleb EvansCAR32010.000
Bobby OkerekeCAR96030.010
Brycen TremayneCAR11000.000
Cam JacksonCAR22000.000
Derrick BrownCAR20020.000
Devin LloydCAR97021.020
Feleipe FranksCAR11000.000
Jaelan PhillipsCAR21011.000
Jaycee HornCAR11000.000
Jeremiah MoonCAR43010.000
Lathan RansomCAR42020.000
Mike JacksonCAR31020.000
Nick ScottCAR11000.000
Princely UmanmielenCAR21010.000
TeRah EdwardsCAR31020.000
Thomas IncoomCAR21010.000
Tre'von MoehrigCAR53020.000
Trevis GipsonCAR10010.000
Will Lee IIICAR21010.000
Zakee WheatleyCAR54010.001
Kicking · 2 supplied players
Kicking
PlayerTeamFGMFGAXPMXPAFG %XP %
Nick FolkATL120050.0—
Ryan FitzgeraldCAR2244100.0100.0
Punting · 2 supplied players
Punting
PlayerTeamPunt YdsPuntsBlockedYds/Punt
Jake BaileyATL1513050.3
Sam MartinCAR1934048.3
Punt returns · 2 supplied players
Punt returns
PlayerTeamYdsRetYds/Ret
Zachariah BranchATL717.0
Jalen CokerCAR49224.5
Kickoff returns · 2 supplied players
Kickoff returns
PlayerTeamYdsRetYds/Ret
Olamide ZaccheausATL79419.8
John Metchie IIICAR53226.5

Game recap

How Carolina turned early takeaways into a runaway win

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–3 on September 20, 2026. Bryce Young stretched the field and threw three touchdown passes, while a defense that had struggled in the opener repeatedly ended Atlanta possessions before they could become scoring threats.

The first two possessions set the terms

Cooper Rush fumbled on Atlanta’s first offensive play, with Nick Scott recovering after Zakee Wheatley’s forced fumble. Bobby Okereke intercepted Rush on the next Falcons possession. Carolina converted those short-field opportunities into a Chuba Hubbard touchdown reception and a field goal, building a 10–0 first-quarter lead. A later fourth-down stop added another empty Atlanta possession without being a statistical takeaway.

The Falcons finally scored with 1:07 left in the first half, but Carolina immediately took the momentum back. Young’s 55-yard completion to Xavier Legette moved the ball to Atlanta’s ten-yard line. Darren Waller’s seven-yard touchdown catch followed with 20 seconds remaining, sending the Panthers to halftime ahead 20–3. Waller scored again on a 12-yard reception during Carolina’s opening possession of the third quarter.

Lloyd shut down the remaining response

Devin Lloyd intercepted Rush and returned the ball 53 yards in the third quarter. Atlanta then turned to rookie Jack Strand. His first pass was deflected and intercepted by Lloyd, who returned it 16 yards for a touchdown and a 34–3 advantage. Carolina finished with five takeaways: three interceptions and two recovered fumbles. That total is separate from its fourth-down stop.

Young completed 23 of 36 passes for 287 yards without an interception. Tetairoa McMillan contributed five catches for 101 yards, Jalen Coker added eight for 66, and Waller scored twice on three receptions. Their production gave Carolina ways to extend drives as well as attack downfield. The Panthers finished Week 2 at 1–1 with a division win, while Atlanta fell to 0–2. For that afternoon, the clearest contrast was ball security: Carolina conceded no turnovers and repeatedly made Atlanta restart without points.

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