Defense shines, Panthers snap skid by beating Falcons 19-13
— Chuba Hubbard's first carry was about as bad as it gets.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
19
Atlanta Falcons
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19 |
| ATL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 21-26 | NFL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:16 19-13
Younghoe Koo 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:30 19-10
Chuba Hubbard 6 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Field Goal 3:33 12-10
Zane Gonzalez 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 9-10
Zane Gonzalez 57 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:13 6-10
Zane Gonzalez 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:58 3-10
Cordarrelle Patterson 15 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 6:13 3-3
Zane Gonzalez 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:30 0-3
Younghoe Koo 46 Yd Field Goal
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Game
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ATL 0:16
2 plays, 25 yards, 0:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:16 19-13
Younghoe Koo 53 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 0:50
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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ATL 1:52
6 plays, 45 yards, 1:15 · Interception
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CAR 3:07
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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ATL 5:05
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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CAR 6:30
15 plays, 65 yards, 7:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:30 19-10
Chuba Hubbard 6 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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ATL 14:10
10 plays, 48 yards, 4:23 · Missed FG
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CAR 3:33
16 plays, 78 yards, 8:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:33 12-10
Zane Gonzalez 23 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 12:15
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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CAR
5 plays, 34 yards, 0:24 · Field Goal
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ATL 0:24
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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CAR 1:44
6 plays, 26 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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ATL 3:32
10 plays, 51 yards, 5:41 · Interception
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CAR 9:13
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 9-10
Zane Gonzalez 57 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:13 6-10
Zane Gonzalez 51 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 13:58
8 plays, 61 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:58 3-10
Cordarrelle Patterson 15 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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CAR 3:21
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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ATL 4:48
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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CAR 6:13
15 plays, 64 yards, 7:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:13 3-3
Zane Gonzalez 29 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 13:30
4 plays, -2 yards, 1:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:30 0-3
Younghoe Koo 46 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 14:56
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Fumble
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
CAR
ATL
21
1st Downs
17
7
Passing 1st downs
11
13
Rushing 1st downs
2
1
1st downs from penalties
4
10-17
3rd down efficiency
3-10
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
72
Total Plays
50
332
Total Yards
213
4.6
Yards per Play
4.3
11
Total Drives
10
129
Passing
131
13/25
Comp/Att
20/27
5.2
Yards per pass
4.4
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-15
203
Rushing
82
47
Rushing Attempts
20
4.3
Yards per rush
4.1
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
8-76
Penalties
3-15
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:23
Possession
24:37
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Zachariah Branch Doubtful
- Cameron Williams Injured Reserve
- Brian Robinson Jr. Injured Reserve
- Samson Ebukam Injured Reserve
- Anterio Thompson Out
Carolina Panthers
- Jaelan Phillips Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Jaycee Horn Injured Reserve
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