Final2023 Week 1

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 1 2023

Carolina Panthers

Away

10

Atlanta Falcons

HomeWon

24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Panthers073010
Falcons0731424

CAR 10ATL 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Bryce Young

    CAR · QB

    9.5PPR pts

    20/38, 146 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tyler Allgeier

    ATL · RB

    24.4PPR pts

    15 ATT, 75 YDS, 2 TD, 3 REC, 19 REC YDS

  • Panthers leader

    Hayden Hurst

    CAR · TE

    15.1PPR pts

    5 REC, 41 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jessie Bates III

    ATL

    2 INT, 10 TKL

Falcons 24, Panthers 10: Atlanta pulls away from Carolina

Atlanta broke a 7–7 halftime tie, outscoring Carolina 17–3 after the break to win 24–10. Carolina outgained the Falcons 281–221, but the Falcons averaged 4.6 yards per play.

The Panthers went 5-for-14 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Falcons finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 18 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play ATL 4.6 · CAR 3.9
  • +3 turnover margin ATL 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Panthers vs Falcons
PanthersStatFalcons
3.9Yards per play4.6
3Turnovers0
Other team stats
281Total yards221
72Plays48
36%Third-down conversion20%
34:41Time of possession25:19

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Panthers scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Panthers vs Falcons
TimeTeamPlayCARATL
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
14:54ATLDesmond Ridder → Bijan Robinson, 11-yard TD Takes leadYounghoe Koo XP07
5:09CARBryce Young → Hayden Hurst, 4-yard TD Ties gameEddy Pineiro XP77
3rd quarter
10:46CAREddy Pineiro 43-yard FG Takes lead107
4:52ATLYounghoe Koo 49-yard FG Ties game1010
4th quarter
14:12ATLTyler Allgeier 3-yard TD run Game winnerYounghoe Koo XP1017
4:48ATLTyler Allgeier 3-yard TD run Extends leadYounghoe Koo XP1024

Fantasy Points: Panthers vs Falcons, Week 1 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tyler AllgeierATLRB24.4 PTSRB4
  2. Bijan RobinsonATLRB20.3 PTSRB7
  3. Hayden HurstCARTE15.1 PTSTE2
  4. Miles SandersCARRB11.8 PTSRB22

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Bryce YoungCARQB9.5QB2320/3814612317048.8Start/Sit →
Desmond RidderATLQB8.9QB2615/18115101-10111.8

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tyler AllgeierATLRB24.4RB4RB1575233190Start/Sit →
Bijan RobinsonATLRB20.3RB7RB1056066271Start/Sit →
Hayden HurstCARTE15.1TE2TE———75411
Miles SandersCARRB11.8RB22RB1872064260
Chuba HubbardCARRB8.9RB35RB96002290Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE6.4TE22TE———32440
Mack HollinsATLWR6.1WR64WR———43310Start/Sit →
Terrace MarshallCARWR4.3WR77WR———62230
Laviska ShenaultCARWR4.1WR80WR25022160
Jonathan MingoCARWR3.7WR84WR———52170Start/Sit →
Adam ThielenCARWR3.2WR86WR———22120
Drake LondonATLWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

  1. Terrace MarshallWR69 snaps90%
  2. Adam ThielenWR68 snaps88%
  3. Jonathan MingoWR67 snaps87%
  4. Miles SandersRB44 snaps57%
  5. Hayden HurstTE41 snaps53%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Hayden Hurst23%, 7 targets
  2. Miles Sanders20%, 6 targets
  3. Terrace Marshall20%, 6 targets
  4. Jonathan Mingo17%, 5 targets
  5. Adam Thielen7%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Miles Sanders56%, 18 carries
  2. Chuba Hubbard28%, 9 carries
  3. Bryce Young9%, 3 carries
  4. Laviska Shenault6%, 2 carries

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Drake LondonWR47 snaps90%
  2. Mack HollinsWR33 snaps63%
  3. Bijan RobinsonRB33 snaps63%
  4. Kyle PittsTE32 snaps62%
  5. Tyler AllgeierRB29 snaps56%

Target Share17 targets

  1. Bijan Robinson35%, 6 targets
  2. Mack Hollins24%, 4 targets
  3. Kyle Pitts18%, 3 targets
  4. Tyler Allgeier18%, 3 targets
  5. Drake London6%, 1 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Tyler Allgeier58%, 15 carries
  2. Bijan Robinson38%, 10 carries
  3. Desmond Ridder4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Drake LondonATLWR4790%16%0
Terrace MarshallCARWR6990%620%0
Adam ThielenCARWR6888%27%0
Jonathan MingoCARWR6787%517%0
Mack HollinsATLWR3363%424%0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB3363%635%10
Kyle PittsATLTE3262%318%0
Miles SandersCARRB4457%620%18
Tyler AllgeierATLRB2956%318%15
Hayden HurstCARTE4153%723%0
Jonnu SmithATLTE2650%00%0
MyCole PruittATLTE2548%00%0
Chuba HubbardCARRB2836%27%9
Laviska ShenaultCARWR2532%27%2
Tommy TrembleCARTE1823%00%0
Ian ThomasCARTE1519%00%0
Scotty MillerATLWR1019%00%0
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR713%00%0
Parker HesseATLTE713%00%0
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCARWR23%00%0
Godwin IgwebuikeATLRB12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.2Tyler Allgeier24.4 PTS vs 14.2 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.3Miles Sanders11.8 PTS vs 21.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.1 xFPMiles Sanders11.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Miles SandersCAR · RB11.821.1−9.357%56% car—01856%619%
Bryce YoungCAR · QB9.517.8−8.3100%38 att—3839%00%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB20.316.2+4.163%38% car—01038%633%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB24.414.2+10.256%58% car—01558%317%
Hayden HurstCAR · TE15.111.7+3.453%23% tgt—000%723%
Terrace Marshall Jr.CAR · WR4.310.0−5.790%19% tgt—000%619%
Desmond RidderATL · QB8.99.9−1.0100%18 att—1814%16%
Chuba HubbardCAR · RB8.98.90.036%28% car—0928%26%
Jonathan MingoCAR · WR3.78.3−4.687%16% tgt—000%516%
Mack HollinsATL · WR6.16.7−0.663%22% tgt—000%422%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE6.45.0+1.462%17% tgt—000%317%
Laviska Shenault Jr.CAR · WR4.14.6−0.532%6% tgt—026%26%
Adam ThielenCAR · WR3.23.3−0.188%6% tgt—000%26%
Drake LondonATL · WR0.01.7−1.790%6% tgt—000%16%
Giovanni RicciCAR · TE1.21.7−0.5—3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Panthers 31 targets and 32 carries; Falcons 18 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Bryce Young Unlucky

CAR · QB · 9.5 pts on 17.8 expected

20 of 38 passing for 146 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Bryce Young →

Desmond Ridder

ATL · QB · 8.9 pts on 9.9 expected

15 of 18 passing for 115 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 target (6% of the team's), 1 catch for -6 yards; 1 carry for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.9 expected.

Miles Sanders Unlucky

CAR · RB · 11.8 pts on 21.1 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 26 yards; 18 carries (56% of the team's) for 72 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Hayden Hurst

CAR · TE · 15.1 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Bijan Robinson Strong role

ATL · RB · 20.3 pts on 16.2 expected

6 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown; 10 carries (38% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

Tyler Allgeier Ran hot

ATL · RB · 24.4 pts on 14.2 expected

3 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards; 15 carries (58% of the team's) for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tyler Allgeier →

Terrace Marshall Jr. Unlucky

CAR · WR · 4.3 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Panthers defense and Falcons defense
Points allowed toPanthers DFalcons D
QBs12.717.7
RBs22.618.3
WRs27.128.8
TEs10.013.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Atlanta opened at 60% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Falcons win probability

Falcons win probability by game minuteFalcons started at 60%, stood at 57% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Ridder → Robinson, 11-yd TD59% → 79%Q2 14:54
  2. −23Young → Hurst, 4-yd TD81% → 58%Q2 5:09
  3. −13Pineiro 43-yd FG57% → 43%Q3 10:46
  4. +15Koo 49-yd FG41% → 56%Q3 4:52
  5. +33Allgeier 3-yd TD run55% → 88%Q4 14:12

Swing in Falcons win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Panthers vs Falcons
Carolina PanthersMeasureAtlanta Falcons
72Plays48
56%Pass rate46%
3.2Yds / dropback4.1
4.8Yds / carry5.0
5/14Third downs2/10

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 24 fewer plays but gained 0.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CAR Hurst 23% · Sanders 19% · Marshall 19%
  • ATL Robinson 33% · Hollins 22% · Pitts 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Panthers vs Falcons
ResultCARATL
Touchdowns13
Field goals11
Punts57
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs20

ATL turnover edge: +3

  • The Falcons opened the scoring on their third possession, a 3-play, 17-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ATLQ1 15:003-61:58Punt
CARQ1 13:0211486:54Downs
ATLQ1 6:085363:21Punt
CARQ1 2:472-61:46Interception
ATLQ1 1:013171:07Touchdown
CARQ2 14:54370:53Punt
ATLQ2 14:01391:34Punt
CARQ2 12:2712757:18Touchdown
ATLQ2 5:09453:21Punt
CARQ2 1:48300:24Punt
ATLQ2 1:244-21:24End of half
CARQ3 15:009504:14Field goal
ATLQ3 10:46371:12Punt
CARQ3 9:345192:56Interception
ATLQ3 6:38451:46Field goal
CARQ3 4:524362:28Fumble
ATLQ3 2:247613:12Touchdown
CARQ4 14:12643:15Punt
ATLQ4 10:57352:41Punt
CARQ4 8:16321:07Punt
ATLQ4 7:096562:21Touchdown
CARQ4 4:483-121:01Punt
ATLQ4 3:47341:08Punt
CARQ4 2:3912402:25Downs
ATLQ4 0:141-10:14End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Panthers vs Falcons Head-to-Head

The Panthers and Falcons first met in 1995 and have played 63 times since. They have been NFC South rivals since 1995.

All-time series
37–26Falcons lead, 63 meetings since 1995
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Panthers win
38–02015
Largest Falcons win
41–02002

Since 2021

7–4 Panthers lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Panthers win, F = Falcons win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 18 Falcons at Panthers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Panthers vs Falcons
PanthersStatFalcons
2-15Record7-10
13.9Points per game18.9
265.3Yards per game334.3
4.1Yards per play5.2
24.5Points allowed per game21.9
293.9Yards allowed per game321.1

Panthers vs Falcons Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
ATL −3.5Falcons covered by 10.5
Total
40.5Under: 34 points scored (by 6.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Falcons22.024+2.0
Panthers18.510−8.5

The Falcons beat their implied total and the Panthers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Panthers 3–2 ATS, unders 3–2.

Each team's 2023 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Carolina Panthers

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Atlanta Falcons

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Panthers vs Falcons Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 18 in Carolina. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Panthers vs Falcons Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Panthers vs Falcons Week 1 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 24–10 in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on September 10, 2023. See the Falcons' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Panthers vs Falcons?

The final score was Falcons 24, Panthers 10. The teams were tied 7–7 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 3, Falcons 17.

What happened in the Panthers vs Falcons game?

Atlanta broke a 7–7 halftime tie, outscoring Carolina 17–3 after the break to win 24–10. Carolina outgained the Falcons 281–221, but the Falcons averaged 4.6 yards per play. Tyler Allgeier led all players with 3 catches for 19 yards, plus 15 carries for 75 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Panthers committed 3 turnovers, the Falcons none.

What was the game-winning score in Panthers vs Falcons?

Tyler Allgeier's 3-yard touchdown run with 14:12 left in the fourth quarter gave the Falcons a 17–10 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Panthers vs Falcons?

Tyler Allgeier led the game with 24.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 1, on 3 catches for 19 yards, plus 15 carries for 75 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Bijan Robinson was next with 20.3 (RB7). See Tyler Allgeier's 2023 game log.

Who led Panthers vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?

Bryce Young (CAR) led all passers with 20 of 38 for 146 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Tyler Allgeier (ATL) led in rushing with 15 carries for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kyle Pitts (ATL) led in receiving with 2 catches for 44 yards.

How many fantasy points did Tyler Allgeier score against the Panthers?

Tyler Allgeier scored 24.4 points in PPR leagues, 22.9 in half-PPR and 21.4 in standard scoring against the Panthers in Week 1 of the 2023 season, on 3 catches for 19 yards, plus 15 carries for 75 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 58% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Falcons?

Tyler Allgeier outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.4 PPR points on 14.2 xFP (+10.2). Miles Sanders fell furthest short, with 11.8 points on 21.1 xFP (−9.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Falcons beat the Panthers?

The Falcons beat the Panthers 24–10 because they averaged 4.6 yards per play to 3.9 and won the turnover battle 3–0. Tyler Allgeier's 3-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Panthers vs Falcons?

The Falcons won the turnover battle 3–0: the Panthers gave the ball away 3 times and the Falcons not at all. The Falcons won the game.

What is the all-time Panthers vs Falcons record?

The Falcons lead the all-time series 37–26 across 63 meetings since 1995.

When did the Panthers and Falcons last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on November 10, 2022, when the Panthers beat the Falcons 25–15.

What was the closing spread for Panthers vs Falcons?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Falcons −3.5, making the Atlanta Falcons 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 40.5. That implied about 22.0 points for the Falcons and 18.5 for the Panthers.

Did Panthers vs Falcons go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 40.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, 6.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Panthers vs Falcons?

The Falcons covered by 10.5 against the closing line of Falcons −3.5. The final margin was 14 points.