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Falcons Crushed by Panthers, 34-3

Roddy White had a big day for the offense, but it was not enough to avoid a crushing loss for the Falcons against the Panthers, 34-3, at home.

Matt Ryan went 29 for 47 for 260 yards passing, no touchdown passes and two picks. For the Panthers, Cam Newton wound up 10 for 16 with 114 yards passing, two touchdowns (1 pass, 1 rush) and no interceptions.

Jacquizz Rodgers gained 44 yards on nine carries and had three receptions for 19 yards. White snagged eight balls for 104 yards and one fumble.

The Atlanta defense struggled against the running game, but was able to slow down the pass, giving up 114 yards passing and 194 rushing. They got to Newton once for a sack.

Panthers wide receiver Philly Brown churned out 41 yards rushing and 28 receiving. After Newton, he was the top performer for Carolina.


Panthers Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

B-

81

C. Newton

10

16

114

1

0


Falcons Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

D

63

M. Ryan

29

47

260

0

2


Panthers Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B-

81

C. Newton

QB

6

51

8.5

1

C+

78

J. Stewart

RB

13

49

3.8

0

C

75

F. Whittaker

RB

7

41

5.9

0


Falcons Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B-

81

J. Rodgers

RB

9

44

4.9

0

D

65

D. Freeman

RB

6

13

2.2

0

D

63

M. Ryan

QB

1

6

6.0

0


Panthers Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

C+

78

P. Brown

WR

1

28

28.0

0

C

73

G. Olsen

TE

2

27

13.5

0

D+

69

J. Cotchery

WR

3

25

8.3

0


Falcons Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B

86

R. White

WR

8

104

13.0

0

C+

79

J. Jones

WR

4

58

14.5

0

C

72

D. Hester

WR

4

32

8.0

0