Kirk Cousins completed 19 of his 30 passes for a total of 225 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown pass to Drake London. In contrast, Carolina’s Andy Dalton ended his performance completing 26 of 38 passes for 221 yards, throwing two touchdown passes but also facing two interceptions in the fourth quarter, which has contributed to the Panthers’ ongoing struggle, bringing their record to 1-5 with three consecutive losses.
As the fourth quarter unfolded, the Panthers were trailing at 28-20 and appeared to be making progress on the ground, with Chuba Hubbard achieving three first-downs. However, momentum shifted drastically when Dalton attempted a deep throw and was intercepted by A.J. Terrell, leading to a significant change in the game’s dynamics.
The Falcons wasted no time in exploiting this opportunity, driving 84 yards in just nine plays to secure the game with a touchdown. The offense showcased their strength, running the ball seven times for 70 yards and acquiring four first downs, culminating with a 2-yard touchdown run by Allgeier with 5:38 remaining in the game.
Atlanta initially built a 22-17 lead by halftime, with Robinson scoring on runs of 5 and 7 yards, aided by a well-executed touchdown pass from Cousins to London on a crucial third down.
Carolina’s efforts were hindered by several self-inflicted wounds, which included three false start penalties, a poor snap, a dropped pass, and a mishap in blocking assignments. There was a moment of chaos as Dalton mismanaged a handoff, requiring him to recover the ball and manage a minimal gain. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after the Falcons’ second touchdown forced Head Coach Raheem Morris into a two-point conversion attempt, where Allgeier successfully ran the ball in from the one-yard line.
Dalton’s play, however, kept Carolina competitive, as he connected on touchdowns—a 10-yarder to Diontae Johnson and another 7-yarder to rookie Xavier Legette in the end zone corner just before halftime.
Injury updates revealed that Falcons safety Micah Abernathy suffered a knee injury early on and was ruled out, while safeties Justin Simmons also left the game late in the fourth with a hamstring issue. For the Panthers, linebacker Claudin Cherelus exited with a hamstring injury.
Looking ahead, the Falcons are set to host the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday, while the Panthers will travel to face the Washington Commanders.