Game Reset
- Carolina Panthers (5-7) vs. Atlanta Falcons (5-7)
- Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, N.C.
- Sunday, Dec. 12 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX
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History: Carolina vs. Atlanta
- Carolina is 20-33 all-time against Atlanta, including a 12-14 record at home
- Carolina has only won two home games against the Falcons since 2013
- Current Streak: Panthers W1
- Last matchup: Carolina won 19-13 in Atlanta on 10/31/21
Notable Connections
Panthers
- A number of players are originally from Georgia including Cam Newton (Atlanta), A.J. Bouye (Tucker, Ga.), Derrick Brown (Buford, Ga.), Cameron Erving (Moultrie, Ga), Darryl Johnson (Kingsland, Ga.) and Tommy Tremble (Peachtree Corners, Ga.)
Falcons
- Running back Mike Davis played for Carolina in 2019-20
- Defensive back T.J. Green was on Carolina's roster in 2019
| Category | Carolina | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 308.7 (29th) | 316.3 (24th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 111.3 (16th) | 88.0 (t-27th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 197.4 (29th) | 228.3 (17th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 31 (t-21st) | 26 (t-17th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 34.8 (28th) | 40.3 (16th) |
| Points/Game | 19.7 (24th) | 18.0 (27th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 290.9 (2nd) | 367.1 (25th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 114.3 (17th) | 119.3 (22nd) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 176.7 (2nd) | 247.8 (18th) |
| Sacks | 32 (t-4th) | 15 (32nd) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 35.1 (5th) | 48.3 (30th) |
| Takeaways | 14 (t-17th) | 12 (26th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 21.1 (7th) | 27.7 (31st) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- The pass defense is allowing just 176.7 net pass yards per game, currently second-best in the NFL and fourth-best of any team over the last 10 years.
- Carolina has not allowed a TD on the opponent's first drive in any game this season, the only team in the league with that distinction.
- Over the last five weeks, Carolina has eight takeaways, tied for ninth-most in the NFL. Carolina had just three takeaways over the previous five weeks.
- Carolina has 61 tackles for loss (6th) and 32 sacks (t-4th) this season.
- In the first quarter, Carolina has averaged 9:29 in time of possession, good for fourth in the NFL. On the season, Carolina's overall average time of possession margin of 1:53 is 10th in the NFL.
- Carolina's duo of Haason Reddick and Brian Burns currently tie for second in the NFL for total sacks (18.5) among any two teammates, trailing Pittsburgh's T.J. Watt/Cameron Heyward (22.5).
Individual
- DJ Moore ranks seventh in the NFC with 854 receiving yards, while his 10 receptions of 50+ yards are tied for most in the NFL since 2018.
- Taylor Moton is second in the NFL with just one sack allowed, while his PFF grade of 72.9 ranks sixth among NFC linemen through 12 weeks.
- Reddick is third in the NFC with 10.5 sacks and is the only player in the NFL with at least 12 TFL, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 50 tackles.
- Burns is one of two players in the NFL with at least 12 tackles for loss and four passes defended, while ranking second among NFC defensive linemen with 8.0 sacks.
- Stephon Gilmore leads all cornerbacks with a PFF grade of 90.0, allowing a passer rating of 33.9 when targeted.
- Between Weeks 8-12, Shaq Thompson ranked sixth in the NFC in tackles (44) and second among linebackers with three pass deflections.
- Jeremy Chinn has played 98.7 percent of team defensive snaps this season, eighth-most in the NFC. According to Next Gen Stats, Chinn has 371 "sprints" in play, seventh-most among NFC defensive backs.
Milestones in Reach
Cam Newton
- Needs one passing or rushing touchdown to tie Dan Fouts (267) for 20th in the NFL Super Bowl era.
- Needs 647 rushing yards to pass Michael Vick (6,109) for the most by a quarterback in NFL history
DJ Moore
- Needs 146 receiving yards for his third-straight season with 1,000 receiving yards. Only Steve Smith (2005-08) and Greg Olsen (2014-16) have had three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons in franchise history.
Haason Reddick
- Needs one game with at least 1.5 sacks to BREAK the franchise record of five games with multiple sacks in a single season (Kevin Greene, 1999; Charles Johnson 2012)
- Needs 4.5 sacks to tie Kevin Greene (1998) and Greg Hardy (2013) with the franchise record of 15.0 sacks in a season
Brian Burns
- Needs 3.5 sacks to tie Thomas Davis (28.0) for eighth all-time in sacks in franchise history
Jeremy Chinn
- Needs 22 tackles to reach 100 on the season. He would become the third Panther (Luke Kuechly, Jon Beason) with over 100 tackles in each of his first two seasons, according to press box statistics.
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)