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Atlanta Falcons

Record: (0-2), 3rd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (0-2), 3rd in NFC South

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Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	1	1	.500
2 SaintsSaints	1	1	.500
3 BuccaneersBuccaneers	0	2	.000
4 FalconsFalcons	0	2	.000

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Cooper Rush

QB, #13

PASSING YARDS

229

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

155

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RECEIVING YARDS

PHOTOS: Falcons struggled offensively, defense can only do so much

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes with the ball on his first play, just before a fumble, during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) watches the ball be stripped for a fumble on his first play of the game during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21), left, celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) receives assistance from the medical staff after an injury timeout in the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) attempts a pass in the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Terah Edwards (93) in the first half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers players celebrate after a touchdown following a fumble recover from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63)and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) kneel down as Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown after a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) throws an interception on his first pass attempt in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) leaves the field following the Falcons’ 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Rush was replaced by Jack Strand (18) in the second half. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Christian Harris (45) walk with their heads down as they leave the field after losing 34-3 to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players, including running back Bijan Robinson (7), look down during the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski gives directions during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

An Atlanta Falcons fan reacts as the team struggles to find answers in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons fans react after an interception from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski tries to speak with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) after an interception during the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) attempts a pass against Carolina Panthers linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, many fans left the stadium as the Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 34-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Tua Tagovailoa (1) watch from the sidelines following a play in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes with the ball on his first play, just before a fumble, during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Tua Tagovailoa is ‘trending in the right direction,’ headed for backup role

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How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

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Falcons place standout corner A.J. Terrell on injured reserve

C.J. Henderson will start at corner for the Falcons this week in place of A.J. Terrell, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

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How Falcons, Stefanski have fared in short weeks in recent years

The Falcons suffered their worst home loss in Mercedes-Benz Stadium history Sunday, falling 34-3 to the Carolina Panthers, and they have no time to toil in their sorrows.

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Falcons to start QB Michael Penix Jr. at Packers

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Falcons’ Stefanski on London’s exchange with fan: ‘You can never do that’

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Falcons have ‘decent idea’ of starting QB plan vs. Packers

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Falcons Week 2 wrap: Boos and blunders in blowout loss to Panthers

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Falcons offense yet to reach red zone: ‘Just not good enough’ to open season

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