Falcons score update
The gist
The Falcons lost 24-21 to the Panthers in Atlanta in Week 2, dropping to 0-2.
Both NFC South teams entered 0-1, so the divisional loss deepens Atlanta's early hole.
How it unfolded
- Sep 13, 2026Falcons lost their season opener to the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-13; Cooper Rush threw two interceptions, Nick Folk missed two field goals, and T.J. Watt returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
- Sep 13, 2026Panthers lost their season opener to the Chicago Bears 59-37, the highest-scoring Week 1 matchup in NFL history.
- Sep 17, 2026Panthers (0-1) and Falcons (0-1) were previewed ahead of their Week 2 meeting in Atlanta; no NFC South team won on opening weekend.