Panthers defeat Falcons, sending Atlanta to bottom of NFC South standings
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Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-3 on September 20, 2026, pushing the Falcons to a winless 0-2 record. The game took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marking a disappointing outing for Atlanta as they struggled to perform. The loss follows a tough Week 1 for all NFC South teams, indicating ongoing challenges for the division. With a Thursday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers approaching, Atlanta faces a critical moment, as an 0-3 start could jeopardize their season.
- •Panthers improve to 1-1 with their victory over the Falcons.
- •Falcons drop to 0-2 following a poor performance at home.
- •Upcoming game for Falcons against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
- •The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also lost, remaining winless at 0-2.
- •New Orleans Saints secured a 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — NFC South: Panthers send Falcons to bottom of division standings
"NFC South standings: Panthers thrash Falcons, Bucs lose to Browns in Week 2
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