Panthers vs Falcons predictions, graded
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Panthers 34, Falcons 3 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Panthers vs Falcons? Of 14 pundits with a call on record, 13 take the Panthers and 1 takes the Falcons. 7 named a score; the median has the Panthers by 7. The Panthers won 34-3, so 13 of 14 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 71 out of 100.
Who the room took
14 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPanthers vs Falcons picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports Illustratedall 6 Panthers
- CBS SportsFalcons 1, Panthers 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Panthers
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 4 Panthers.
Panthers vs Falcons score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Panthers by 7, and the final was Panthers by 31.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jerry JonesPanthers 27, Falcons 16Close · 52
- Garrett ChapmanPanthers 23, Falcons 20Close · 50
- Scott KennedyPanthers 24, Falcons 13Close · 52
- Chris SimmsPanthers 21, Falcons 17Close · 50
- Pete PriscoFalcons 21, Panthers 17Miss · 0
- Tony FuscoPanthers 30, Falcons 7Hit · 81
- John BreechPanthers 24, Falcons 17Close · 50
Panthers at Falcons: how they came in
The Panthers are 0-1; the Falcons are 0-1. It is a division game. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Panthers at 7.4 wins on average, and 9 pundits put the Falcons at 6.1 wins on average.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia · Division game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 37 scored, 59 allowed
- Last games
- L 37-59 vs Bears Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 28th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 7.4 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Panthers game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 13 scored, 20 allowed
- Last games
- L 13-20 at Steelers Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 20th, defense 20th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 9 pundits · average 6.1 · 2 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Falcons game
Panthers and Falcons players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Panthers
- Bryce YoungStarting QB · QB
2,197 passing yards · 16 TD, 6 INT · 60.4% completions · 8 games · 8th in the NFL in passing yards
Bryce Young: a roster call with no direction stated
“I don't expect a Bryce Young extension. I believe that he'll play in year four.” the article →
Bryce Young to finish top 8 at his position, by an unstated measure
“And he is a top eight quarterback in this league, and he's not eighth.” the article →
- Chuba HubbardRB1 · RB
619 rushing yards on 134 carries · 7 TD · 26 catches for 167 · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in rushing yards
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“The projected starter is Chuba Hubbard” the article →
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“he is probably again the clear lead for the Panthers this week” the article →
- Tetairoa McMillanWR1 · WR
46 catches for 625 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
“His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan” the article →
Tetairoa McMillan to fall short of his draft cost (a top 20 wide receiver price tag)
“And I cannot pay this price tag for Tedderow and McMillan where he is going... So Ted Romig Millen, a top 20 wide receiver price tag. No, thank you” the article →
- Darren WallerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 299 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 67th in the NFL in receiving yards
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers” the article →
- Princely UmanmielenSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Devin LloydTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 31 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 7 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Devin Lloyd to win Defensive Player of the Year
“He should be considered the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.” the article →
Falcons
- Michael Penix Jr.Starting QB · QB
1,444 passing yards · 10 TD, 6 INT · 62.3% completions · 7 games · 26th in the NFL in passing yards
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Michael Penix Jr. is the best quarterback option the Falcons have, and as soon as he's ready to return from the ACL injury that ended his 2025 season, he'll start for Atlanta.” the article →
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“it would not be surprising for Penix to take over at some point this season, given Tagovailoa's recent struggles and injury history” the article →
- Bijan RobinsonRB1 · RB
880 rushing yards on 169 carries · 6 TD · 31 catches for 250 · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in rushing yards
Bijan Robinson to record 1,361 rushing yards
“Projecting that he reaches 1,361 yards this season, Robinson will have 5,271 rushing yards by season's end.” the article →
Bijan Robinson to finish top 2 at his position, by fantasy points
“Now, have I moved Bajon Robinson out of RB2 spot? No” the article →
- Drake LondonWR1 · WR
44 catches for 692 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in receiving yards
“He's wide receiver one. Where you want to put him in wide receiver one is fine by me.” the article →
Drake London to be 1st on the depth chart
“Drake London is and remains the unquestioned No. 1 WR by role” the article →
- Kyle PittsTE1 · TE
25 catches for 220 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 113th in the NFL in receiving yards
Kyle Pitts to be 2nd on the depth chart
“The Falcons don't have a lot of firepower at wide receiver beyond Drake London, so Kyle Pitts could very well be Atlanta's No. 2 target-earner this season.” the article →
- Za'Darius SmithSack leader · DE
4.5 sacks · 6 solo tackles · 6 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Kendal DanielsTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Panthers at Falcons
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Carolina Panthers 24 — Falcons 13
the Falcons are likely going to be 0-Cooper Rush starts, with this week making it 0-2. Panthers 24, Falcons 13
Carolina Panthers to beat Falcons
ESPN's trio of prognosticators Seth Walder, Eric Moody, and Pamela Maldonado are unanimous in picking the Panthers in Atlanta.
Carolina Panthers to beat Falcons
ESPN's trio of prognosticators Seth Walder, Eric Moody, and Pamela Maldonado are unanimous in picking the Panthers in Atlanta.
Carolina Panthers to beat Falcons
ESPN's trio of prognosticators Seth Walder, Eric Moody, and Pamela Maldonado are unanimous in picking the Panthers in Atlanta.
Carolina Panthers 23 — Falcons 20
It will be a tough one, but it feels gettable, and the Falcons really need it. Panthers 23, Falcons 20
Carolina Panthers 27 — Falcons 16
I think the Falcons defense keeps things close for a while, but the Panthers pull away. Panthers 27, Falcons 16.
Carolina Panthers to beat Atlanta
I expect Carolina to win. I'm laying less than a field goal.
Carolina Panthers 21 — Falcons 17
I got the Panthers winning the football game. Where the hell was my score? Oh, 21 to 17.
Carolina Panthers to beat Falcons
For me, I went with Carolina. I think they win this game by at least the field goal.
Atlanta Falcons 21 — Panthers 17
Pete Prisco on why he has the Falcons taking down the Panthers on the road, 21-17.
Atlanta Falcons 21 — Panthers 17
Pick: Falcons 21, Panthers 17
Carolina Panthers 30 — Falcons 7
Final score, Panthers 30, Falcons still only 7.
Carolina Panthers to beat Atlanta Falcons
I got the Carolina Panthers winning that game.
Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart
Right now, Tua Tagovailoa is at the top of the depth chart for Week 2, but we will have to track his status throughout the week.
Carolina Panthers 24 — Falcons 17
Panthers 24-17 over Falcons
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
if Michael Penix Jr. is healthy enough to play in Week 2, it wouldn't surprise me if Kevin Stefanski chooses to start him
- Hit · 100The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Atlanta
Final week 18, you're at home against Atlanta. I I think we're gonna sweep the whole division.
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 28, 2026 - Hit · 100The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Atlanta
Week two going to Atlanta. ... with the QB dilemma going on between Tua and Pinnock, I got us having a win there.
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 28, 2026