The Carolina Panthers (5-4) return home to face the Atlanta Falcons (2-7) at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 17 at 1 p.m. on FOX.
Matchup Stats
- The Panthers will play Atlanta for the 49th time on Sunday with the Falcons leading the all-time series 30-18, with Atlanta winning six of the last seven games against the Panthers. Carolina is 12-12 all-time at home against Atlanta.
- Atlanta is coming off a 26-9 win at New Orleans, the first time any team has held a Drew Brees-led Saints team without a touchdown at home. Carolina returns home after a heartbreaking loss in Green Bay where Kyle Allen threw for over 300 yards for the first time in his career.
- Carolina looks to shore up a run defense that now ranks 29th yards per game (136.7) and last in yards allowed per carry (5.17). The Falcons are averaging 76.8 rushing yards per game, ranked 29th in the league.
- The Falcons passing offense remains one of the best in the league, despite the team's record. Atlanta averages 319.7 passing yards a game, ranking second in the NFL.
- Julio Jones ranks seventh in the NFL with 791 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Among the NFL's top seven receivers, the Panthers have already played Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Cooper Kupp and are still slated to play Michael Thomas, Tyler Lockett and Jones.
- The Panthers lead the NFL with 36 sacks, while the Falcons are ranked 15th with 22 sacks allowed. Carolina's 19 takeaways are tied for fourth in the NFL, while Atlanta's 16 giveaways are seventh-worst. In five wins, the Panthers have posted 17 takeaways and in four losses only made two.
- Carolina's rushing offense is seventh in yards per game (131.4) and second in rushing touchdowns (14).
| Category | Panthers | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 346.6 (21st) | 377.7 (10th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 131.4 (7th) | 76.8 (29th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 241.1 (20th) | 319.7 (2nd) |
| Sacks Allowed | 29 (24th) | 22 (t-15th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 32.7 (26th) | 42.9 (12th) |
| Points/Game | 25.0 (t-11th) | 21.2 (20th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 363.4 (20th) | 371.8 (23rd) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 136.7 (29th) | 111.0 (20th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 226.8 (11th) | 260.8 (25th) |
| Sacks | 36 (1st) | 13 (t-30th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 41.2 (21st) | 50.0 (t-31st) |
| Points/Game | 25.3 (22nd) | 28.8 (t-28th) |
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- Kyle Allen had a career high 28 completions for 307 yards passing on Sunday, despite playing in the cold and snowy conditions of Lambeau Field. He completed 4-of-9 passes deeper than 15 yards down the field.
Individual Stats
- Christian McCaffrey posted his sixth 100-yard rushing game on Sunday, while scoring a rushing touchdown for the seventh consecutive game. McCaffrey leads the NFL with his 109.9 rushing yards per game and is tied for the league lead with 14 total touchdowns.
- McCaffrey also leads the NFL with 153.9 scrimmage yards and is second among running backs with 48 receptions.
- DJ Moore recorded his second-straight 100-yard receiving game at Green Bay, tallying a career-high nine receptions for 120 receiving yards. He leads Carolina with 54 catches and 684 receiving yards this season.
- Curtis Samuel has scored four touchdowns in the last four games after a receiving touchdown in Green Bay. It ties for the second-most total touchdowns among wide receivers over that span of games.
- Greg Olsen surpassed 700 career receptions with his eight catches for 98 yards at Green Bay. He ranks fifth all-time in NFL history among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards.
- Luke Kuechly ranks third in the NFL with 9.8 tackles per game. His 1,030 career tackles ranks 27th all-time and fourth among all active players.
Milestones to Watch
- McCaffrey needs 86 receiving yards to reach 2,000 in his career. He would join Herschel Walker as the only players with 2,000 rushing and receiving yards in the first 42 games of their careers.
- McCaffrey needs 11 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the season. He would become the second player in franchise history (DeAngelo Williams, 2008-2009) with two career 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Both McCaffrey and Williams would have done it in consecutive seasons. McCaffrey would also pass Tim Biakabutuka (2,530) for fifth place among Carolina's all-time rushing leaders.
- McCaffrey needs one rushing touchdown for his eighth consecutive game with at least one rushing touchdown. He would tie the Panthers franchise record of eight consecutive games with a rushing touchdown, set by DeAngelo Williams in 2008.
- With four catches on Sunday, McCaffrey would pass LaDainian Tomlinson (238 catches) for the most receptions by a running back in their first 3 NFL seasons.
- McCaffrey needs 104 receiving yards and 11 rushing yards to become the first player with at least 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in his team's first 10 games of a season in NFL history.
- If DJ Moore hauls in over 100 receiving yards, it would mark his third straight game with at least 100 receiving yards. That would mark the longest such streak for Carolina since 2008 when Steve Smith had four straight games.
- Moore (197) and Curtis Samuel (194) need just three and six rushing yards, respectively, for 200 in their career. Steve Smith (387) is the only Panthers wide receiver with more than 200 rushing yards.
- Kyle Allen needs 176 passing yards to reach 2,000 in his first 10 career games, becoming the 47th NFL player with 2,000 passing yards in the first 10 games. Only five of those players did it with five or fewer interceptions.
- Luke Kuechly needs 18 tackles for his eighth consecutive season with at least 100 tackles. He would become the fifth NFL player since individual tackles were recorded with eight straight 100-tackle seasons.
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)
