Bryce Young throws three TDs as Panthers top Falcons 34-3

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Bryce Young throws three TDs as Panthers top Falcons 34-3
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Bryce Young led the Carolina Panthers to a 34-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on September 20. Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, with two of those going to Darren Waller. The Panthers capitalized on a struggling Falcons offense, which was missing key players and led to Cooper Rush compiling two interceptions and a fumble. The Falcons managed only a field goal from Nick Folk. Carolina's defense improved after a poor performance last week, limiting Atlanta to 286 total yards. The Panthers are now 1-1, while the Falcons fall to 0-2.

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  • Bryce Young completes 23 of 36 passes for 287 yards.
  • Darren Waller catches two touchdown passes from Young.
  • Cooper Rush struggles with two interceptions and a fumble.
  • Panthers limited Falcons to 286 total yards.
  • Next games: Panthers at Cleveland, Falcons at Green Bay.
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  • 8:58 PMYahoo SportsYoung throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3
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The Panthers (1-1) earned their fourth straight win in the NFC South rivalry. Young completed 23 of 36 passes as he improved to 5-1 against the Falcons. He set a franchise record with 448 yards passing in a 30-27 overtime win to cap last season’s sweep.

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