NFL winners and losers: Injured QBs, hopeless Falcons and unstoppable Josh Allen
Atlanta reached a new low, Josh Allen looked unstoppable and the Saints flipped the script on another chaotic NFL Sunday.
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Bryce Young Carves Up Atlanta: 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 116.3 Rating, and the Legette Play That Flipped the Game
The Carolina Panthers went into Atlanta and won 34-3. This video breaks down how it happened, drive by drive and throw by throw, using the official NFL game summary and play-by-play. The headline is the turnover margin. The Panthers took the ball away five times and never gave it up. Three interceptions and two fumble recoveries turned into 14 of Carolina’s 34 points: a touchdown drive that started at the Atlanta 35 after Rush’s fumble, and Devin Lloyd’s 16-yard pick-six. Speaking of Lloyd, hi...
Mike Tomlin Identifies Steelers’ Biggest Issues: ‘Don’t Have A Place To Hang Their Hat’
Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, and his era got off to a good start against the Atlanta Falcons last week. Unfortunately, any momentum the Steelers built was halted by a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. It wasn’t a good performance in just about any aspect, and Tomlin weighed in on it as part of his new job as an analyst. “From my perspective, they don’t have a place to hang their hat. They haven’t established the run. They’re not perf...
Not Yet Officially Retired, Robert Griffin III Blames NFL Politics for Not Being Signed to a Roster for Veteran Presence
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III hasn’t taken a snap in the league since 2020, but he made clear this week that he doesn’t consider himself finished, and he thinks something other than merit is keeping him and several other veterans off rosters. Griffin’s frustration was sparked by watching the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation implode […] The post Not Yet Officially Retired, Robert Griffin III Blames NFL Politics for Not Being Signed to a Roster for Veteran Presence appeared f...
Mike Tomlin Identifies Steelers’ Biggest Issues: ‘Don’t Have A Place To Hang Their Hat’
Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, and his era got off to a good start against the Atlanta Falcons last week. Unfortunately, any momentum the Steelers built was halted by a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. It wasn’t a good performance in just about any aspect, […]
Bedard: Patriots need Drake Maye to snap out of it quickly, and Vrabel seems to agree
Through two weeks of the 2026 season, Drake Maye is not a good quarterback. Doesn't mean he's still going to be there in a week or a month. But as of Sept. 20, 2026, Maye is a subpar NFL starter.Through two games and Sunday's 4 p.m. slate, Maye's passer rating of 63.1 is only better than Matthew Stafford (plays his second game on Sunday night), and the Falcons' two-headed disaster of Cooper Rush and someone named Jack Strand.
‘You have to earn it’: Falcons know they have work to do in Atlanta
‘You have to earn it’: Falcons know they have work to do in Atlanta After a 34-3 loss to the Panthers dropped Atlanta to 0-2, Falcons coaches and players understand the frustration of their fanbase. They also know the responsibility of changing the narrative falls on them. Sep 20, 2026 at 06:31 PM Tori McElhaney Senior Reporter Copied! ATLANTA — Not too long ago, Matt Ryan addressed the Atlanta Falcons in the team meeting room inside the organization’s practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. ...
Carolina Panthers offense is looking good to begin the season
September 20, 2026 06:05 PM Mike Florio reacts to the Carolina Panthers dominating the Atlanta Falcons with the offense putting in another strong performance led by Bryce Young.
NFL Week 2: Biggest Winners and Losers, Including Falcons’ Putrid QB Play
Sunday was another action-packed event for football fans, delivering 13 games of action between the early and late-afternoon windows of […]
NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Bryce Young, Panthers, Saints
Panthers Panthers LB Devin Lloyd on the Falcons fans booing QB Cooper Rush in Atlanta before he was replaced by rookie QB Jack Strand: “Whenever your own crowd turns around against you, it’s like, we’ve gotta keep our foot on the neck.” (Person) Panthers DT Derrick Brown was fined $17,911 for a hit on a quarterback. Panthers The Panthers get their first divisional game of the season in Week 2 against the Falcons after QB Bryce Young went for a career-best five total touchdowns. Young understan...
NFL Week 2 grades for all 32 teams: Saints earn an ‘A’ for stunning Ravens, Steelers get low mark
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 2 grades! The second week of the season is always a big one, especially for all the teams with an 0-1 record. If there’s one thing you don’t want ever want to do in the NFL, it’s start the season at 0-2. Since the playoffs expanded to 14 teams in 2020, only eight out of 51 teams have bounced back from an 0-2 start to make the postseason. Basically, the odds are NOT in your favor. That’s not great news for the Texans, Titans, and Falcons, all teams that are now ...
Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks injury the only buzzkill of destruction of Falcons
Coach Dave Canales’ Carolina Panthers made some changes leading into Week 2’s game against the Atlanta Falcons and the result was a huge 34-3 win. Running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks combined for a workmanlike 17 carries and 69 yards as Canales watched a GOAT defensive performance unfold. Following the game, Brooks’ health was […] The post Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks injury the only buzzkill of destruction of Falcons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Falcons QBs ‘stinking it up’ has Robert Griffin III wondering why he, Cam Newton are out of NFL
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback situation is a mess. Michael Penix Jr. is probably the man that the team wants under center, but he has yet to fully return from a torn ACL. Even before Penix suffered what was one of many serious lower body injuries throughout his career, the Washington product’s on-field play had underwhelmed […] The post Falcons QBs ‘stinking it up’ has Robert Griffin III wondering why he, Cam Newton are out of NFL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Bryce Young, Panthers, Saints
Panthers Panthers LB Devin Lloyd on the Falcons fans booing QB Cooper Rush in Atlanta before he was replaced by rookie QB Jack Strand: “Whenever your own crowd turns around against you, it’s like, we’ve gotta keep our foot on the neck.” (Person) Panthers DT Derrick Brown was fined $17,911 for a hit on a […] The post NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Bryce Young, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Panthers’ Dave Canales just watched a GOAT defensive performance a week after giving up 59 points
The Carolina Panthers defense drew fierce criticism for allowing 59 points to the Chicago Bears. Sunday presented the reigning NFC South champs a chance to do more than redeem themselves. But get Dave Canales and his staff to win back their fans against the Atlanta Falcons. Canales ended up watching a GOAT defensive outing from […] The post Panthers’ Dave Canales just watched a GOAT defensive performance a week after giving up 59 points appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bijan Robinson reacts to Falcons getting booed off field during dreadful Panthers loss
Coach Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons were thoroughly embarrassed at home against the Carolina Panthers, 34-3 in a game that led to Cooper Rush’s benching. The Falcons tried to compensate for poor passing in the running game as the well-studied Bijan Robinson ran for 72 yards on 16 carries. Following the tough loss, Robinson was asked […] The post Bijan Robinson reacts to Falcons getting booed off field during dreadful Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Drake London Says Fan Got 'Personal' During Verbal Confrontation in Falcons' 34-3 Loss to Panthers
Drake London went back and forth with a fan during the Atlanta Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the wide receiver said after the game that the fan made things "personal."
Week 2 Snap Reactions: Falcons continue to flail
The Atlanta Falcons lost in embarrassing fashion. The Carolina Panthers have now won four straight against the dirty birds, making Bryce Young a minority owner. Here are the Week 2 snap reactions: Tommy Rees’ questionable play-calling continues A Drake London end around on 4th and 1? The Falcons have $100M tied up in the interior, […]
Robert Griffin III Makes Pitch for Falcons Contract with Rush, Strand 'Stinking It Up'
How bad is the quarterback situation in Atlanta at the moment?
‘That Can’t Happen:’ T.J. Watt Shares Biggest Area Defense Must Clean Up
After a dominant performance in a Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense put together another strong performance — for the most part — in Week 2 against New England. Unfortunately, it wasn’t good enough as the Steelers fell to the Patriots, 20-3. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed just 13 points with the […]
Carolina Panthers win first game as favorite in nearly 5 years with rout of Atlanta Falcons
The Carolina Panthers haven’t been a favorite very often in recent seasons, but they did close as a 2.5-point road favorite against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Carolina not only hadn’t covered any of its last 12 games as a favorite, but had lost all of them outright. The last game the Panthers had won outright as a favorite came nearly five years ago, back on Sept. 23, 2021, when Carolina beat the Houston Texans 24-9 as a 4.5-point home favorite. It was a different story Sunday afternoon. T...
NFL Week 2 Recap: Carolina Panthers 34, Atlanta Falcons 3
The Carolina Panthers routed the Atlanta Falcons 34–3 in Week 2 on September 20, 2026. Panthers outgained the Falcons, 341 total yards to 278.
Jack Strand joins Brett Favre in Atlanta Falcons history books after NFL debut
It wasn't a good day for Jack Strand and the Atlanta Falcons.
‘I Didn’t Do A Good Job:’ Mike McCarthy Takes Blame For Poor Offensive Showing
One week after describing his play calling as “herky-jerky” in a Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers first-year head coach Mike McCarthy was very critical of himself following the 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 2. The Steelers gained just 235 total yards on Sunday, averaging just 3.5 yards […]
Steelers offense gets dominated in 20-3 loss to Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense may have left some plays on the field in Week 1 in their 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but the big plays were there to be had, which provided optimism for Week 2. All of that optimism was swiftly thrown out the window against the New England Patriots in a […]
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