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Grading Each Panthers Position Group After Week 2 Win vs. Falcons

Every once in a while in the NFL, you get a game where just about everything goes right. That’s what happened for the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. After a bad Week 1 performance, the Panthers desperately needed a bounce-back, and luckily, they were playing against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Brad Idzik is Unlocking a Version of Bryce Young We've Never Seen Before

Bryce Young is in a crucial season of his career right now. The quarterback had his fifth-year option picked up, but he has not received a long-term extension.

Jalen Coker News / A to Z Sports / September 22

‘He can do everything’ — Jalen Coker is building a lot of hype in Carolina but his strong start is nothing new to the Panthers

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is in the middle of a breakout two games into the 2026 season and it’s everything the team knew he could eventually accomplish with this opportunity.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 22

Panthers Surge in NFL Power Rankings After Smashing the Falcons

While the early portion of the week brings overreactions and hot takes, power rankings can give NFL fans a clear sense of where their team stands in the league.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Panthers Adding WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette to the practice squad. He has a chance to be active sooner rather than later as an experienced return specialist.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Panthers Power Rankings Roundup: Panthers Rising After Dominant Week 2 Showing

The Panthers had plenty to prove heading into NFL Week 2. After Week 1, it looked like the Panthers might legitimately have the worst defense in football.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 22

Bryce Young Tops Even Josh Allen in Awe-Inspiring Stat Amid Scorching Start

Gone are the days of Bryce Young's QB statistics being low on the list of quarterbacks. The Carolina Panthers quarterback is off to a blistering start this year, ranking second in yards, third in average, first in touchdowns, sixth in QBR, and sixth in passer rating.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Panthers See Two Defenders Earn Honors After Dominant Week 2 Showing

The Carolina Panthers gave fans plenty of reasons to be concerned after Week 1. The team’s defense was atrocious, and the Chicago Bears scored 59 points and put up over 500 yards.

Jonathon Brooks News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 22

Panthers Could Trade For Chargers RB as Jonathon Brooks Faces Another Absence

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks reaggravated his groin injury on Sunday. Near the end of the blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, he went back to the locker room with the training staff.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Panthers' 3 Most Surprising Players Through the First Two Games

The Carolina Panthers have gotten through Week 1 and Week 2. The team’s two performances couldn’t possible have been more different, and the hope is that Week 2 is closer to the truth.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Pro Sports / September 22

Carolina Panthers Star Facing Severe Punishment After Getting Caught In 4K Dropping Nasty Elbow On Falcons Player’s Head For No Reason At All

Mercedes-Benz Stadium had that hollow sound by the middle of the third quarter, the kind you get when a home opener turns into a mercy watch. Carolina had already flipped the script from seven days earlier.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 22

Panthers' Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard Have Become Must-Start Fantasy Football Options

Through two weeks, both Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and running back Chuba Hubbard have become must-starts in fantasy football. For Hubbard, it really isn't a surprise.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 22

Grading Every Panthers Position Group After Stifling Week 2 Win Over Falcons

What a difference just one week can make. After giving up 59 points against Chicago, the Carolina Panthers looked like a completely different team in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Jalen Coker News / TWSN / September 22

Jalen Coker Is Here to Stay: Fantasy Football

Last week I was wrong about not looking to play Jalen Coker in fantasy football. It felt like the hype had gone a bit out of control after his huge 33.8 point performance in Week 1.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21

3 Most Surprising Stats from Panthers' Week 2 Victory Over Falcons

The Carolina Panthers have to be feeling good about how Week 2 went down. The team went to Atlanta and easily dispatched the Falcons once again. Bryce Young always decides to play his best football against the Falcons, and that remained the case in Week 2.

Jonathon Brooks News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Panthers Urged to Trade for Chargers' Afterthought Following Jonathon Brooks' Setback

The Carolina Panthers entered the 2026 season feeling good about their running back position. Chuba Hubbard returned, and Jonathon Brooks was healthy for the first time.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 21

One Surprising Panther Who Impacts Winning More Than Thought

The Carolina Panthers picked up a huge win in Week 2 over the Atlanta Falcons. Several players contributed to the win, and there weren’t many poor performances worth mentioning.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty

Young played well over his first two starts of the 2026 season after the Panthers elected to not sign him to a contract extension ahead of the campaign.

Bryce Young, Panthers' defense blitz Falcons for big win

Bryce Young continues career dominance of Falcons in Week 2 blowout

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Jonathon Brooks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Falcons bench struggling Rush for undrafted rookie Strand vs. Panthers

Falcons bench struggling Cooper Rush for undrafted rookie Jack Strand vs. Panthers

Atlanta Falcons fans began calling for Strand in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. The team gave them what they wanted.

Report: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) could debut Thursday

Info emerges on Falcons' plans for Tua Tagovailoa

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Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / September 20

Bryce Young continues career dominance of Falcons in Week 2 blowout

Young has struggled to put together strong seasons on a consistent basis. There is one team, though, that he's found excellent success against.

Falcons bench struggling Cooper Rush for undrafted rookie Jack Strand vs. Panthers

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

Panthers Elevate S Isaiah Simmons & LB Jeremiah Moon For Week 2

For the second straight week, the Panthers announced they have elevated S Isaiah Simmons and LB Jeremiah Moon to their active roster. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Browns' latest signing adds intrigue to Watson, Sanders situation

Browns' latest signing adds intrigue to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders situation

Numerous members of the NFL community believe that first-year Browns HC Todd Monken could bench Watson in favor of Sanders either during or after Cleveland's Week 2 game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this coming Sunday.

Vikings' Carson Wentz gets bad news after replacing Kyler Murray

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Tyreek Hill linked to another AFC contender besides Chiefs

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

Falcons leave door open to start one of four quarterbacks vs. Panthers

Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 passing with 143 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a league-worst 2.6 adjusted QBR in Atlanta's 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.

Falcons seemingly make major Cooper Rush decision for Week 2 game vs. Panthers

Insiders address potential return of Michael Penix Jr.

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Jimmy Horn Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 15