Game Reset
Carolina Panthers (2-2) at Atlanta Falcons (0-4)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Ga.
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History: Panthers vs. Falcons
- Carolina is 18-32 all-time against Atlanta, with a 6-19 record on the road.
- The Panthers will be looking for their first win in Atlanta since Dec. 28, 2014.
- Current Streak: Falcons W5
- Last matchup: Falcons won, 40-20, in Atlanta at the end of last season
Falcons Reset
Atlanta is still looking for its first win after falling to 0-4 with a loss at Green Bay on Monday.
The Falcons rank fifth in the NFL with 294.3 passing yards per game, as Calvin Ridley leads the receiving corps with 87.3 receiving yards per game.
Julio Jones has missed one game and sat out the second half of Monday night with a hamstring injury.
Atlanta's pass defense is second to last in the NFL, giving up 341.5 yards per game through the air. Safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen were held out on Monday before safety Damontae Kazee tore his Achilles against the Packers.
| Category | Panthers | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 390.3 (12th) | 396.0 (t-8th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 116.3 (4th) | 101.8 (t-23rd) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 274.0 (8th) | 294.3 (5th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 8 (t-14th) | 9 (t-17th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 48.9 (7th) | 39.3 (22nd) |
| Points/Game | 24.8 (t-18th) | 26.5 (t-14th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 352.3 (t-10th) | 448.3 (31st) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 125.3 (21st) | 106.8 (t-10th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 227.0 (7th) | 341.5 (31st) |
| Sacks | 3 (32nd) | 7 (t-22nd) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 52.2 (31st) | 41.7 (15th) |
| Turnover Margin | +2 (t-8th) | +2 (t-8th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 25.5 (19th) | 34.5 (31st) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- The Panthers have tallied 1,561 net yards, the second most in franchise history through four games.
- Last week, Carolina converted 30 first downs, tied for third-most in a game in franchise history. Carolina's 84 first downs are two off the franchise record for the first four games.
- The Panthers' offensive line did not allow a sack last week. This season, the Panthers rank fifth in the NFL with pressures allowed on just 16.8 percent of dropbacks.
- Carolina's defense held Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to just 133 yards on 24 completions, the fewest yards on 24 completions in a game in NFL history. For the season, the Panthers have allowed just 8.8 pass yards per completion, the fewest in the NFL.
- The Panthers converted 63.6 of their third down attempts on Sunday, tied for the sixth-best third down ratio in a game this season.
Individual
- Teddy Bridgewater ranks third in the NFL with a completion percentage of 73.0 (103-of-141). His 1,147 passing yards are sixth most, while his 28 completions on third down are tied for the league lead.
- Robby Anderson's 377 receiving yards rank sixth and are the third most by any Panthers' receiver through a season's first four weeks.
- Mike Davis has 277 scrimmage yards, third most through four weeks among Panthers' running backs who didn't start in the season opener.
- Opposing tight ends have averaged 84.0 receiving yards per game against Atlanta this season. Ian Thomas has 115 yards and two touchdowns in his career against the Falcons, the most against any opponent.
- Derrick Brown has tallied four tackles for loss in the last two games. His five TFLs on the season lead all NFL rookies.
- Jeremy Chinn posted a team-high eight tackles on Sunday and continues to pace all NFL rookies with 34 tackles on the season.
Chasing Milestones in 2020
- The Panthers need three wins to reach 200 regular season wins. Dating back to 1995, Carolina is 197-206-1 in the regular season.
- DJ Moore (160) needs three receptions to pass Jonathan Stewart for 10th place in franchise history.
- Linebacker Shaq Thompson needs 13 tackles to pass Mike Rucker (389) for ninth place in franchise history.
- Long snapper JJ Jansen needs three games played to pass Steve Smith (182) for second-most in franchise history behind John Kasay (221).
Carolina is 21-35 all-time against Atlanta dating all the way back to 1995.
Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) runs back a intercepted ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. Boston scored on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on December 31, 2017 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on December 31, 2017 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons' Chris Owens (21) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers second-year quarterback had his best game of the season, but the highlight occurred as he was crossing the goal line to complete a 72-yard scoring run. He somersaulted into the end zone, and as his legs were in the air, he was nudged slightly by a Falcons defensive back. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is stopped by Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan (55) and defensive back Deveron Harper, left, as he scrambles during the first half in Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. (AP Photo/Alan Mothner)
Carolina Panthers strong safety Kurt Coleman (20) celebrates his interception and touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (7) is forced out of bounds by Carolina Panthers' Mark Fields (58) and Dan Morgan, rear, during the third quarter Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FILE Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs as Atlanta Falcons' DeAngelo Hall (21) closes in during their NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., in a Sunday Dec. 4, 2005 photo. Tedy Bruschi didn't get a chance to tackle Steve Smith when the Patriots played the Panthers in September. By midseason, he'd made a remarkable comeback from a stroke and was starting for New England. His return was as impressive as Smith's achievement of returning from a knee injury that cost the Carolina receiver nearly all of the 2004 season. On Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, they shared The Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, file)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (7) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 24-6 win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Dec. 4, 2005.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) celebrates after a touchdown past Atlanta Falcons' DeAngelo Hall (21) during the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Dec. 4, 2005.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Les Miller (69) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tony Graziani (13) in the second quarter of their NFL game at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Oct. 26, 1997. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panther Cam Newton (1) signals for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panther Christian McCaffrey (22) scores against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panther Cam Newton (1) dives for the end zone against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers Mike Adams (29) intercepts a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panther Devin Funchess (17) looks for running room against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panther Luke Kuechly (59) against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play the final regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta, GA.
Carolina Panthers play the final regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta, GA.
Carolina Panthers play the final regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta, GA.
Carolina Panthers play the final regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta, GA.
Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris (31), free safety Tre Boston (33), and Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) celebrate an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers won 23-16. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles past Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon (56), Kroy Biermann (71) and Chris Hope (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Panthers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers play against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2013.
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) signals a first down after a run as Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon (56) and Chris Hope (24) move downfield during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Panthers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton greets fans after the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers won 21-20. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
