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Falcons’ Week 2 Collapse Shines a Light on Coaching While Young Shines in Carolina
sports18 days ago

Falcons’ Week 2 Collapse Shines a Light on Coaching While Young Shines in Carolina

In Week 2 the Atlanta Falcons suffer a 34-3 home defeat to the Panthers, with the offense criticized for poor preparation and predictable playcalling as the team slides to 0-2; Bryce Young is highlighted as playing exceptionally well for Carolina, while the Chargers are labeled losers after another 0-2 start. The Saints emerge as a quiet winner, Brian Flores earns praise for Minnesota’s defense, and Aaron Rodgers draws fire for a rough Steelers start. The Falcons now face a short week and a tough test against the Packers as they try to salvage a stalled season.

via SB Nation|
#bryce-young#chargers#falcons
London embroiled in sideline verbal clash during Falcons' loss to Panthers
sports18 days ago

London embroiled in sideline verbal clash during Falcons' loss to Panthers

Falcons wide receiver Drake London was seen shouting profanities at a fan during Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers. London said he reacted to personal insults and acknowledged it wasn’t the right thing to do, with teammate Olamide Zaccheaus restraining him. He emphasized he must take accountability and move on. Atlanta, missing their top two quarterbacks this season (Cooper Rush and undrafted rookie Jack Strand have been playing), entered the game with a team passer rating of 38.2. London finished with four receptions for 51 yards, after two catches for 29 yards last week.

via NBC Sports|
#drake-london#falcons#fan-altercation
Bryce Young Shines as Week 2 Unmasks a Mixed NFL Landscape
sports19 days ago

Bryce Young Shines as Week 2 Unmasks a Mixed NFL Landscape

Week 2 offers a reality check: Bryce Young is finally playing like a top pick, throwing for 287 yards and three TDs against Atlanta after a 361-yard, three-TD Week 1; the Packers’ offense struggles in a 20–17 OT win, spotlighting ongoing issues around Jordan Love; the Steelers’ offense continues to lag; the Saints show real improvement with Tyler Shough leading a fourth-quarter rally in Baltimore; and the Eagles, while 2–0, face warning signs with a lackluster pass rush that could threaten their stout offense as the schedule toughens.

via Sports Illustrated|
#bryce-young#nfl#packers
Rush to Start as Falcons Face Panthers Amid QB Injury News
sports20 days ago

Rush to Start as Falcons Face Panthers Amid QB Injury News

The Falcons will start Cooper Rush at quarterback for the second straight week in Week 2 against the Panthers, with Jack Strand likely backing him up. Rush’s Week 1 performance was modest, and the Panthers’ defense allowed a heavy points total to the Bears in Week 1. Separately, Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are dealing with injuries, with Penix saying he’s “close” to playing, raising the possibility Rush’s fate could hinge on future returns.

via Bleacher Report|
#cooper-rush#falcons#nfl
Panthers' Week 2 defense thinned as Bobby Brown ruled out vs Falcons
sports21 days ago

Panthers' Week 2 defense thinned as Bobby Brown ruled out vs Falcons

Carolina heads Week 2 with a thinner front seven after Bobby Brown III was ruled out with a back issue, leaving Derrick Brown to anchor the line; outside linebacker Patrick Jones II is questionable after a limited week, while Jalen Coker participated fully and is available, and Darren Waller rested midweek but has no game status as the Panthers prepare for the Falcons.

via Carolina Panthers|
#bobby-brown-iii#falcons#injury-reports
Rush to Start as Falcons Face Panthers in Week 2
sports21 days ago

Rush to Start as Falcons Face Panthers in Week 2

Cooper Rush is set to start at quarterback for the Falcons in Week 2 against the Panthers after taking first‑team reps at practice. The 18th‑career start follows two Ravens starts last season; Atlanta will lean on Bijan Robinson, who piled up 83 rushing yards and 90 receiving yards in Week 1 and accounted for a large share of the offense. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 4-1 against Atlanta, with four straight wins, and Michael Penix Jr. remains unavailable as a potential alternative. Carolina has won three straight against Atlanta, setting the stage for Rush’s Falcons debut as they attempt to jump‑start their offense.

via NBC Sports|
#cooper-rush#falcons#nfl
Bears explode past Panthers in NFL’s record Week 1 shootout
sports25 days ago

Bears explode past Panthers in NFL’s record Week 1 shootout

Bears defeated the Panthers 59-37 in the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history. Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and four total touchdowns, with Jalen Coker totaling 138 receiving yards and two scores. Pro Football Focus highlighted Young and Coker as bright spots for Carolina while noting other offensive struggles; on defense, Bobby Brown III and Jaelan Phillips produced pressure, but the Panthers allowed a franchise-record 59 points.

via Panthers Wire|
#bears#bryce-young#nfl
Caleb Williams, Swift Lead Bears Past Panthers in 59-32 Shootout
sports25 days ago

Caleb Williams, Swift Lead Bears Past Panthers in 59-32 Shootout

Caleb Williams and a high-powered Bears offense exploded for 59 points in a wild win over the Panthers, with Williams throwing for 269 yards and four total TDs and D'Andre Swift rushing for 124 yards. Rookie Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad II delivered key defensive plays, Kalif Raymond provided consistent receiving and a punt return, while Tyrique Stevenson struggled in coverage; Colston Loveland was quiet, and questions arose about Ben Johnson's aggressive play-calling and Dennis Allen's defense after yielding 478 yards.

via Sports Illustrated|
#bears#caleb-williams#dandre-swift
Bears topple Panthers in record-setting Week 1 scoring spree
sports26 days ago

Bears topple Panthers in record-setting Week 1 scoring spree

The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on the road, marking the NFL’s highest-scoring Week 1 game ever with 96 total points. The previous Week 1 record was 88 points in a 2018 Buccaneers–Saints game. It also stands as the most points in a Bears–Panthers game, though the Bears have scored more in other games historically (61 points in 1965/1980 regular seasons and 73 in the 1940 championship).

via NBC Sports|
#bears#high-scoring#nfl
Bears light up Week 1 with 59-37 shootout win over Panthers
sports26 days ago

Bears light up Week 1 with 59-37 shootout win over Panthers

The Chicago Bears overwhelmed the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in Week 1, riding a dominant ground game (39 carries for 291 yards and six rushing TDs) and a big passing day from Caleb Williams (269 yards, 2 TDs), while Bryce Young led the Panthers with 361 passing yards and 3 TDs plus a rushing score. Chicago's offense ran almost at will against an ineffective Panthers defense, signaling another strong start for the Bears under coach Ben Johnson as they vie for a top spot in the NFC North.

via NBC Sports|
#bears#nfl#offense
Bears’ Week 1 Injury Woes Surface as Four Questionables Face Panthers
sports27 days ago

Bears’ Week 1 Injury Woes Surface as Four Questionables Face Panthers

Chicago’s first final injury report of the 2026 season lists four questionable Bears for Week 1 vs. Carolina: QB Tyson Bagent (back), WR Rome Odunze (calf), LT Ozzy Trapilo (knee) and S Xavier Woods (groin). Bagent hasn’t practiced all week; Odunze and Trapilo were limited daily; Woods tweaked a groin Thursday and was limited today. Odunze said he’s ready, with coach Ben Johnson suggesting cautious optimism and a likely test Sunday, so he may play. The article also suggests Bagent could be inactive with Case Keenum as QB2. Panthers’ only injury: LB Patrick Jones II out, meaning RB Jonathon Brooks should play despite a groin issue.

via windycitygridiron.com|
#bears#injury-report#panthers
Panthers Optimistic Brooks Ready for Week 1 After Soreness
sports1 month ago

Panthers Optimistic Brooks Ready for Week 1 After Soreness

Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks sat out practice with soreness, but coach Dave Canales is confident he’ll be ready for Week 1. Brooks has undergone back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee but participated in training camp and two preseason games, and is expected to back up Chuba Hubbard with AJ Dillon also on the roster as Trevor Etienne works back from an ankle injury.

via NBC Sports|
#acl-injury#jonathon-brooks#nfl