Panthers lead Falcons 20-3 at halftime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Panthers have a 20-3 lead over the Falcons at halftime in Atlanta. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has thrown for 204 yards and two touchdowns, while Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush struggled with a fumble and an interception. The Panthers' first touchdown came after Rush's fumble, allowing Young to connect with Chuba Hubbard. Carolina has added three field goals from Ryan Fitzgerald. The Falcons managed to score just before halftime with a touchdown pass from Rush to reduce the deficit. The second half is set to begin with the Panthers receiving the kickoff.
- •Panthers lead 20-3 at halftime in Atlanta
- •Bryce Young has 204 passing yards and two touchdowns
- •Cooper Rush has thrown one interception and lost a fumble
- •Panthers scored after Falcons' turnover early in the game
- •Falcons scored a late touchdown before halftime
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers lead Falcons 20-3 at halftime
"The Panthers defense gave up 59 points last Sunday, but things have gone better on the defensive side of the ball through 30 minutes this weekend.
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