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FINAL
Carolina Panthers 30
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Atlanta Falcons 27
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ATL71406027
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Match Report

Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

— Bryce Young fought off the criticism that accompanied his modest 124 yards passing in an ugly loss to New Orleans last week.

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Team Stats

CAR ATL
22
1st Downs
23
20
Passing 1st downs
11
2
Rushing 1st downs
8
0
1st downs from penalties
4
6-17
3rd down efficiency
4-11
3-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
75
Total Plays
58
486
Total Yards
348
6.5
Yards per Play
6.0
12
Total Drives
12
419
Passing
223
31/45
Comp/Att
19/30
8.4
Yards per pass
7.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
5-29
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
67
Rushing
125
25
Rushing Attempts
28
2.7
Yards per rush
4.5
2-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
8-49
Penalties
6-44
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
37:07
Possession
27:43

Top Performers

CAR

  • Bryce Young C/ATT 31/45 · YDS 448 · AVG 10.0
  • Sam Martin NO 3 · YDS 140 · AVG 46.7
  • Tetairoa McMillan REC 8 · YDS 130 · AVG 16.3
  • Tommy Tremble REC 1 · YDS 54 · AVG 54.0

ATL

  • Michael Penix Jr. C/ATT 13/16 · YDS 175 · AVG 10.9
  • Bradley Pinion NO 5 · YDS 255 · AVG 51.0
  • Drake London REC 7 · YDS 119 · AVG 17.0
  • Zane Gonzalez FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 52

Injuries

Atlanta Falcons

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

Carolina Panthers

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

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 5:10 30-27

    Ryan Fitzgerald 28 Yd Field Goal

    Q5
  2. Field Goal 0:16 27-27

    Zane Gonzalez 45 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 1:08 27-24

    Tetairoa McMillan 12 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Bryce Young Pass to Jalen Coker for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  4. Field Goal 2:43 19-24

    Zane Gonzalez 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  5. Field Goal 0:58 19-21

    Ryan Fitzgerald 34 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  6. Touchdown 12:04 16-21

    Xavier Legette 36 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q3
  7. Field Goal 0:25 10-21

    Ryan Fitzgerald 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  8. Touchdown 1:41 7-21

    Tyler Allgeier 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)

    Q2
  9. Touchdown 7:52 7-14

    Bijan Robinson 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)

    Q2
  10. Touchdown 3:33 7-7

    Bijan Robinson 4 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)

    Q1
  11. Touchdown 5:25 7-0

    Tetairoa McMillan 7 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q1
  1. CAR 5:10

    6 plays, 60 yards, 3:35 · Field Goal

    Q5
  2. Field Goal 5:10 30-27

    Ryan Fitzgerald 28 Yd Field Goal

    Q5
  3. ATL 8:45

    3 plays, -1 yard, 1:15 · Punt

    Q5
  4. CAR

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Half

    Q4
  5. ATL 0:16

    6 plays, 28 yards, 0:52 · Field Goal

    Q4
  6. Field Goal 0:16 27-27

    Zane Gonzalez 45 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  7. CAR 1:08

    9 plays, 65 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown

    Q4
  8. Touchdown 1:08 27-24

    Tetairoa McMillan 12 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Bryce Young Pass to Jalen Coker for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  9. ATL 2:43

    4 plays, 5 yards, 0:19 · Field Goal

    Q4
  10. Field Goal 2:43 19-24

    Zane Gonzalez 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  11. CAR 3:02

    11 plays, 32 yards, 4:52 · Downs

    Q4
  12. ATL 7:54

    6 plays, 21 yards, 2:20 · Punt

    Q4
  13. CAR 10:14

    4 plays, 25 yards, 1:59 · Punt

    Q4
  14. ATL 12:13

    6 plays, 19 yards, 3:45 · Punt

    Q4
  15. CAR 0:58

    10 plays, 63 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal

    Q3
  16. Field Goal 0:58 19-21

    Ryan Fitzgerald 34 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  17. ATL 5:12

    6 plays, 18 yards, 2:57 · Punt

    Q3
  18. CAR 8:09

    6 plays, 23 yards, 3:52 · Downs

    Q3
  19. ATL 12:01

    0 plays, 0 yards, 0:03 · Fumble

    Q3
  20. CAR 12:04

    5 plays, 68 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown

    Q3
  21. Touchdown 12:04 16-21

    Xavier Legette 36 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q3
  22. ATL

    2 plays, 18 yards, 0:25 · End of Half

    Q2
  23. CAR 0:25

    7 plays, 58 yards, 1:16 · Field Goal

    Q2
  24. Field Goal 0:25 10-21

    Ryan Fitzgerald 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  25. ATL 1:41

    7 plays, 59 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown

    Q2
  26. Touchdown 1:41 7-21

    Tyler Allgeier 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)

    Q2
  27. CAR 5:24

    3 plays, -11 yards, 2:28 · Punt

    Q2
  28. ATL 7:52

    13 plays, 95 yards, 8:07 · Touchdown

    Q2
  29. Touchdown 7:52 7-14

    Bijan Robinson 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)

    Q2
  30. CAR 0:59

    4 plays, 11 yards, 2:34 · Punt

    Q1
  31. ATL 3:33

    4 plays, 75 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown

    Q1
  32. Touchdown 3:33 7-7

    Bijan Robinson 4 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)

    Q1
  33. CAR 5:25

    12 plays, 73 yards, 7:30 · Touchdown

    Q1
  34. Touchdown 5:25 7-0

    Tetairoa McMillan 7 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q1
  35. ATL 12:55

    3 plays, -4 yards, 2:05 · Punt

    Q1

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