Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons
1-1, 0-1 Away
24
1-1, 0-1 Away
1-1, 1-0 Home
31
1-1, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
335
C. NewtonQB
32/45, 3 TD, 1 INT
335
272
M. RyanQB
23/28, 2 TD, 1 INT
272
42
C. NewtonQB
5 CAR
42
107
T. ColemanRB
16 CAR
107
102
C. McCaffreyRB
14 REC
102
64
C. RidleyWR
4 REC, 1 TD
64
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1
B. PooleCB
1
8
L. KuechlyLB
8 SOLO
8
9
D. CampbellLB
8 SOLO
9
Team Stats
439
Total Yards
442
1
Turnovers
1
27
1st Downs
23
7-49
Penalties
2-26
5/11
3rd Down
6/11
1/1
4th Down
0/0
2/2
Red Zone
4/4
30:18
Possession
29:42
Game Information
Atlanta, GA
Umpire:Bruce Stritesky
Referee:Bill Vinovich
Down Judge:Michael Spanier
Line Judge:Mark Perlman
Field Judge:Gary Cavaletto
Side Judge:Gary Cavaletto
Back Judge:Steve Patrick
Field Judge:Mearl Robinson
Side Judge:Mearl Robinson
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 23 |
| Passing 1st downs | 20 | 12 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 10 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 | 6-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 65 | 60 |
| Total Yards | 439 | 442 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Passing | 318 | 272 |
| Comp/Att | 32/45 | 23/28 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 9.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-17 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 121 | 170 |
| Rushing Attempts | 18 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Penalties | 7-49 | 2-26 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:18 | 29:42 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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