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Chuba Hubbard News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 20

Why Chuba Hubbard Could Be the Panthers' Most Important Player Against Atlanta

There has been a lot of talk this week about Bryce Young and how the Carolina Panthers' defense will respond after giving up 59 points against Chicago.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Panthers Inactives: Pat Jones Out Again and Surprising Defensive Decisions

The Carolina Panthers are getting set to kick off Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. This is a pivotal matchup because, with how tough the Panthers’ schedule is, they cannot afford an 0-2 start.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 20

Complete Panthers Inactives Week 2 vs. Falcons: Carolina Suffers Big Blow on Defense

The Carolina Panthers have avoided any major injuries to superstar players thus far this season, but they are dealing with a few absences. Ahead of a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, they've revealed which players won't be suiting up.

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NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Panthers Get Major Injury Update on Week 1 Breakout Before Falcons Game

Jalen Coker will play Sunday when the Carolina Panthers visit the Atlanta Falcons, after logging a full practice Friday and coming off the injury report.

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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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 20

Panthers Confidence Meter: Can Carolina's Defense Bounce Back Against Falcons?

There really isn't any way to sugarcoat what happened to the Carolina Panthers' defense in Week 1. Chicago put up 59 points, 552 yards of offense, and ran for 291 yards.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Carolina Panthers Need Their Quarterback to Prove Week 1 Wasn't a One-Off

The Carolina Panthers need quarterback Bryce Young to turn an encouraging opener into a trend Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Young threw for 361 yards,

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 20

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Chuba Hubbard, Jalen Coker, Jonathon Brooks

When the Carolina Panthers take on their NFC South foes, the Atlanta Falcons, in Week 2, running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks and wide receiver Jalen Coker will all be in Carolina's lineup.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 20

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Darren Waller

Week 2 of the Carolina Panthers season is here, as Carolina enters enemy territory to play its first conference game against the Atlanta Falcons. This conference showdown follows losses for both teams: a crushing loss to the Chicago Bears for Carolina, and a narrow but frustrating loss for Atlanta to the Steelers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Final Injury Report for Panthers-Falcons: Will Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Coker Play?

The Atlanta Falcons are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Carolina Panthers in a Week 2 NFC South showdown. Atlanta enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1.

Carolina Defense News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 20

Carolina Defense Must Make Amends, 4 Other Things to Know About Panthers vs. Falcons

Can you really come up with positives after a game in which a team lost at home and gave up a single-game franchise record for points? Yes, Dave Canales’s Carolina Panthers were on the short end of a 59-37 clash with the Chicago Bears.

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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.

Caleb Williams News / Viral Sports News / September 19

Panthers Star Hit With Major NFL Punishment for Caleb Williams Incident

The Week 1 matchup between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers was a shootout for the first three quarters until the former started pulling away in the fourth quarter.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Panthers Practice Squad Elevations Point to Starter Missing Week 2 vs. Falcons

The Carolina Panthers are getting set to play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. This is a huge matchup for both teams after both suffered disappointing Week 1 losses.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Panthers Make Franchise-Altering Decision in Todd McShay's 2027 Mock Draft

The Carolina Panthers are just now preparing for their second game of the 2026 NFL season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t think about next year. The 2027 NFL Draft is already highly anticipated.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 19

What NFL Week 2 Picks Reveal About Panthers-Falcons NFC South Tilt

The Carolina Panthers are visiting the Atlanta Falcons this week. They're favored, and it appears to be just the sort of matchup they need to get right defensively and get into the win column in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

3 Storylines Most Worth Paying Attention To for Panthers in Week 2

The Carolina Panthers are arguably the team in most need of a good performance in Week 2. Week 1 was frustrating because the Panthers’ offense actually played well enough to win.

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 / Athlon Sports / September 19

Falcons' Quarterback Decision is Great News for Panthers in Week 2

The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons are preparing to battle in Week 2. Both teams, as well as the two other teams in the NFC South, lost in Week 1.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Panthers Sign WR E.J. Williams

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed WR E.J. Williams to the practice squad. The Panthers mentioned they considered re-signing WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

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.

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Fernando Mendoza's mom opens up about his relationship with Tom Brady

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

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Jimmy Horn Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 15