Game Reset
- Carolina Panthers (3-4) at Atlanta Falcons (3-3)
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Ga.
- Sunday, Oct. 31 | 1 p.m. | FOX
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History: Panthers vs. Falcons
- Carolina is 19-33 all-time against the Falcons, posting a 7-19 record on the road all-time.
- Current Streak: Panthers L1
- Last matchup: Atlanta won 25-17 on Thursday Night Football on 10/29/21
Notable Connections
Panthers
- A number of players are originally from Georgia including 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 | Panthers | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 328.0 (25th) | 354.2 (17th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 101.9 (20th) | 87.8 (27th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 226.1 (26th) | 266.3 (10th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 24 (31st) | 9 (t-3rd) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 31.6 (28th) | 45.9 (6th) |
| Points/Game | 20.9 (t-22nd) | 22.5 (t-19th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 307.4 (3rd) | 362.7 (18th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 110.3 (13th) | 112.2 (16th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 197.1 (2nd) | 250.5 (19th) |
| Sacks | 18 (t-7th) | 10 (30th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 32.2 (3rd) | 47.8 (29th) |
| Takeaways | 6 (t-24th) | 5 (t-27th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.9 (t-7th) | 29.3 (30th) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- Carolina has 39 tackles for loss, tied for second-most in the NFL. It also ties for second-most in franchise history through seven games since the stat was first recorded in 2000.
- After starting the season as one of the top rush defenses in the league, Carolina has struggled since Week 4. They have allowed 637 rush yards, including 5.2 yards per rush, ranking 31st in the league.
- The team's pass defense has still been stingy in first halves of games. They've allowed just 5.59 yards per pass attempt, third-best in the NFL, in first halves since Week 4. In second halves, that number is 8.63 yards per pass attempt, ranking 26th.
- Last week, Carolina only converted two third downs and now have a third-down conversion percentage of 31.6, 28th in the league.
- In the last four games, Carolina's average drive start of their own 27 is 7.2 yards less than opponents, ranking 30th in the NFL. That's been impacted by a net punting average of 33.58, last in the NFL.
Individual
- WR DJ Moore ranks fourth in the NFL with 46 receptions and is sixth with 586 receiving yards. Since the start of 2019, Moore's 2,954 receiving yards are fifth-best in the NFL.
- DE Haason Reddick has nine tackles for loss, tied for the most in the NFL. Teammate Brian Burns now has eight tackles for loss, making the duo's 17 TFLs the most by any teammates in the NFL.
- Over the last two seasons, Jeremy Chinn has 154 tackles, the most among all first or second-year players in that stretch.
- CB Keith Taylor Jr. has 17 tackles in the last three games, tied for sixth-most among rookies in that stretch.
Milestones in Reach
DJ Moore
- Needs 161 receiving yards to pass Wesley Walls (3,902) for fourth place in Panthers history.
Haason Reddick
- Needs one game with at least 1.5 sacks to tie the franchise record of five games with multiple sacks in a single season (Kevin Greene, 1999; Charles Johnson 2012)
Brian Burns
- Needs 0.5 sacks to pass Kris Jenkins (20.5) for seventh among defensive linemen in Panthers history
Donte Jackson
- Needs three interceptions to tie Richard Marshall/Doug Evans (14) for fifth all-time in franchise history
Jeremy Chinn
- Needs four tackles to pass Will Witherspoon (157) for the most tackles in the first two seasons by a non-middle linebacker.
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)