National Football League

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Atlanta Falcons 0
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Carolina Panthers 30
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Match Report

Panthers dominate Falcons 30-0 for first win of the season

— Bryce Young ran for a touchdown, Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 11 yards for a score and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made three field goals and the Carolina Panthers routed the Atlanta Falcons 30-0 on Sunday for their first win of the season.

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Team Stats

ATL CAR
17
1st Downs
15
11
Passing 1st downs
7
6
Rushing 1st downs
7
0
1st downs from penalties
1
5-13
3rd down efficiency
3-11
0-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
66
Total Plays
55
332
Total Yards
224
5.0
Yards per Play
4.1
11
Total Drives
9
201
Passing
114
23/43
Comp/Att
16/24
4.7
Yards per pass
4.6
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-7
131
Rushing
110
23
Rushing Attempts
30
5.7
Yards per rush
3.7
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
3-23
Penalties
6-55
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
28:02
Possession
31:58

Top Performers

ATL

  • Michael Penix Jr. C/ATT 18/36 · YDS 172 · AVG 4.8
  • Bradley Pinion NO 3 · YDS 96 · AVG 32.0
  • Kirk Cousins C/ATT 5/7 · YDS 29 · AVG 4.1
  • Bijan Robinson CAR 13 · YDS 72 · AVG 5.5

CAR

  • Bryce Young C/ATT 16/24 · YDS 121 · AVG 5.0
  • Sam Martin NO 3 · YDS 135 · AVG 45.0
  • Ryan Fitzgerald FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 57
  • Chuba Hubbard CAR 17 · YDS 73 · AVG 4.3

Injuries

Carolina Panthers

  • Corey Bullock Questionable
  • Will Lee III Questionable
  • Akayleb Evans Injured Reserve
  • Bobby Brown III Out
  • Haynes King Out

Atlanta Falcons

  • Anterio Thompson Out
  • Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
  • Divine Deablo Questionable
  • Olamide Zaccheaus Questionable
  • Brian Robinson Jr. Out

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 3:41 0-30

    Ryan Fitzgerald 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 10:48 0-27

    Rico Dowdle 1 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 4:48 0-20

    Ryan Fitzgerald 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  4. Touchdown 11:39 0-17

    Chau Smith-Wade 11 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 5:24 0-10

    Ryan Fitzgerald 57 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 6:44 0-7

    Bryce Young 4 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q1
  1. CAR

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:30 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. ATL 0:30

    7 plays, 46 yards, 3:11 · Fumble

    Q4
  3. CAR 3:41

    7 plays, 21 yards, 4:21 · Field Goal

    Q4
  4. Field Goal 3:41 0-30

    Ryan Fitzgerald 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  5. ATL 8:02

    8 plays, 34 yards, 2:46 · Downs

    Q4
  6. CAR 10:48

    9 plays, 30 yards, 5:29 · Touchdown

    Q4
  7. Touchdown 10:48 0-27

    Rico Dowdle 1 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q4
  8. ATL 1:17

    11 plays, 49 yards, 3:31 · Interception

    Q3
  9. CAR 4:48

    9 plays, 28 yards, 4:36 · Field Goal

    Q3
  10. Field Goal 4:48 0-20

    Ryan Fitzgerald 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  11. ATL 9:24

    6 plays, 35 yards, 2:15 · Downs

    Q3
  12. ATL 11:39

    2 plays, 2 yards, 0:45 · Interception Touchdown

    Q3
  13. Touchdown 11:39 0-17

    Chau Smith-Wade 11 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q3
  14. CAR 12:24

    5 plays, 13 yards, 2:36 · Punt

    Q3
  15. ATL

    4 plays, 47 yards, 1:01 · End of Half

    Q2
  16. CAR 1:01

    3 plays, -6 yards, 1:35 · Punt

    Q2
  17. ATL 2:36

    5 plays, 24 yards, 2:48 · Punt

    Q2
  18. CAR 5:24

    10 plays, 48 yards, 5:21 · Field Goal

    Q2
  19. Field Goal 5:24 0-10

    Ryan Fitzgerald 57 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  20. ATL 10:45

    8 plays, 47 yards, 4:19 · Punt

    Q2
  21. CAR 0:04

    5 plays, 8 yards, 3:24 · Punt

    Q1
  22. ATL 3:28

    4 plays, -3 yards, 1:37 · Missed FG

    Q1
  23. ATL 5:05

    3 plays, 4 yards, 1:39 · Punt

    Q1
  24. CAR 6:44

    9 plays, 61 yards, 4:06 · Touchdown

    Q1
  25. Touchdown 6:44 0-7

    Bryce Young 4 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q1
  26. ATL 10:50

    10 plays, 42 yards, 4:10 · Missed FG

    Q1

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