CHARLOTTE – The Panthers (1-12) return home to face the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) at 1:00 p.m. EST on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina is coming off a 28-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, while the 6-7 Falcons were defeated 29-25 at home last week by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Scroll below for more information on the matchup, series history, and stats comparison.
Game Reset
- Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, NC
- Sunday, Dec. 17 | 1:00 p.m. EST | FOX | More info on how to watch here.
- Panthers Roster | Panthers Depth Chart
- Falcons Roster | Falcons Depth Chart
History: Panthers vs. Falcons
- Carolina and Atlanta have played 57 times in the regular season. The Falcons lead the series 36-21. | Series history
- Atlanta won the last game in the regular season, 24-10, on September 10, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium.
- The Falcons lead the series 15-13 when played at Bank of America Stadium.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Carolina | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards Per Game | 270.0 (30th) | 336.7 (15th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 104.3 (21st) | 132.2 (6th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.0 (23rd) | 4.2 (15th) |
| Passing Net Yards Per Game | 165.7 (31st) | 204.5 (21st) |
| Sacks Allowed | 51 (29th) | 36 (T-24th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 36.2 (22nd) | 40.6 (T-11th) |
| Points Per Game | 15.2 (30th) | 19.3 (24th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards Allowed Per Game | 298.4 (4th) | 313.9 (11th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 123.0 (22nd) | 110.9 (15th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.2 (19th) | 3.9 (10th) |
| Passing Net Yards Per Game | 175.4 (3rd) | 203.0 (9th) |
| Sacks | 20 (32nd) | 27 (T-26th) |
| Takeaways | 9 (32nd) | 15 (T-21st) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 35.2 (5th) | 33.5 (3rd) |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 26.2 (31st) | 20.7 (12th) |
Statistical milestones to watch in 2023
- Outside linebacker Brian Burns (56) needs one tackle for loss to pass Kawann Short for fourth all-time in Panther history.
- Last week, wide receiver Adam Thielen (7,509) became the fifth undrafted player in the common draft era with at least 7,500 career receiving yards.
- Thielen also moved to fourth in receptions (85) by any Panthers player through the first 13 games of a season in franchise history.
- Linebacker Frankie Luvu (35) needs nine tackles for loss to pass Julius Peppers for ninth all-time in Panthers history.
- Defensive end Derrick Brown (216) needs one tackle to pass Kris Jenkins for fifth all-time in Panther history for a defensive lineman.
- Kicker Eddy Piñeiro (54) needs one field goal to pass Joey Slye for third all-time in Panthers history.
- Tackle Taylor Moton has played in 111 consecutive games and counting as a Carolina Panther. His streak ranks fourth in franchise history and first among non-specialists.
Matchup notes
• Carolina returns home in Week 15 to take on NFC South foe, the Atlanta Falcons, after a three-game road stretch. The Panthers are one of five teams this season to have a three-game road trip and it marked the fifth time in franchise history the team has had three consecutive road games. The Panthers will play three of their last four games at Bank of America Stadium.
• All time, this will mark the 58th regular-season matchup between the two teams with Atlanta leading 36-21. The Falcons have a 15-13 record in games played in Carolina. The two teams squared off in Week 1 with the Falcons prevailing, 24-10. The last time the two teams clashed in Charlotte, the Panthers were victorious, 25-15, in Week 10 of the 2022 season.
• Carolina enters Week 15 with a 1-12 record after falling 28-6 to the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers will wear their alternate black helmets to match their black jerseys and pants this week against the Falcons. The Panthers debuted their black lids last season against Atlanta in the Week 10 victory.
• Atlanta enters the contest tied atop the NFC South with a 6-7 record, including a 3-1 division record. The Falcons picked up their first divisional loss in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 29-25.
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)
