NFL · Week 2 · Recap
Panthers Beat Falcons 34-3 as Bryce Young Throws 3 Touchdowns
The Carolina Panthers routed the Atlanta Falcons 34-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in NFL Week 2 action.
Panthers led 20-3 at halftime. The third quarter swung it: the Panthers outscored their opponent 14-0.
The Panthers move to 1-1, while the Falcons fall to 0-2.
Top performers
Bryce Young (CAR, QB): 23/36, 287 YDS, 3 TD
Chuba Hubbard (CAR, RB): 12 CAR, 53 YDS
Tetairoa McMillan (CAR, WR): 5 REC, 101 YDS
Cooper Rush (ATL, QB): 10/17, 86 YDS, 2 INT
Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB): 16 CAR, 72 YDS
Drake London (ATL, WR): 4 REC, 51 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 10:48CARChuba Hubbard 3 Yd pass from Bryce Young7-0
- Q1 4:29CARRyan Fitzgerald 37 Yd Field Goal10-0
- Q2 5:54CARRyan Fitzgerald 25 Yd Field Goal13-0
- Q2 1:07ATLNick Folk 41 Yd Field Goal13-3
- Q2 0:20CARDarren Waller 7 Yd pass from Bryce Young20-3
- Q3 9:38CARDarren Waller 12 Yd pass from Bryce Young27-3
- Q3 2:58CARDevin Lloyd 16 Yd Interception Return34-3
Team stats
| CAR | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 340 | 286 |
| First downs | 18 | 17 |
| Third down | 6-14 | 4-13 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Possession | 29:31 | 30:29 |