Our Panthers vs Falcons prediction narrowly favours Atlanta in a meeting of two winless sides. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Atlanta Falcons managed 238 yards at Pittsburgh, 173 of them from Bijan Robinson. The Carolina Panthers gained 478 against Chicago and lost by 22. Between them they have one functioning offence and no functioning defence.
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Panthers vs Falcons: 2026 form so far
Both lost, and the columns explain why in completely different terms.
| 2026 season to date | Panthers | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Points for | 37 | 13 |
| Points against | 59 | 20 |
| Point differential | -22 | -7 |
| Total yards | 478 | 238 |
| Yards per play | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Third-down offence | 44.4% | 16.7% |
| Red-zone offence | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sacks recorded | 2 | 2 |
| Opponent passer rating | 124.1 | 81.5 |
Carolina’s three turnovers cost them a game they out-gained. Atlanta’s 16.7% on third down and zero red-zone trips cost them one they never led.
Panthers vs Falcons injury report and team news
Atlanta threw 22 times at Pittsburgh and Bijan Robinson caught eight of them. Cooper Rush finished with a 51.9 rating.
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The matchup that settles it: Bijan Robinson against a defence that has stopped nobody
Robinson produced 173 scrimmage yards from a 238-yard team performance. Carolina have just conceded 291 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.
Carolina can score. Bryce Young threw for 361 and Jalen Coker turned nine targets into 138 yards and two scores, so Atlanta’s two interceptions will matter.
Atlanta reached the red zone zero times last week. Against this defence that ought to change, and if it does not the season starts to look serious.
Players to watch
- Bryce Young (CAR, QB): 361 yards and three touchdowns at a 110.3 rating.
- Jalen Coker (CAR, WR): Eight catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns.
- Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB): 83 rushing yards and 90 receiving, plus a touchdown.
- Drake London (ATL, WR): Two catches for 29 yards on a day Atlanta threw 22 times.
How to watch Panthers vs Falcons
The game kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT. CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French-language call, with DAZN carrying every game. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Panthers vs Falcons |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| TV | CTV (regional) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) / CTV.ca |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Panthers vs Falcons prediction and score projection
Our Panthers vs Falcons prediction is an Atlanta win, 23-20. Robinson is the best player on the field and Carolina cannot stop the run.
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Panthers vs Falcons FAQ
Atlanta, at home. Both are 0-1, though Carolina’s defence conceded 59 points in Week 1.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT.
CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French. DAZN carries it as a stream.
Carolina lost 59-37 to Chicago. Atlanta lost 20-13 at Pittsburgh.
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