Photos: Carolina Panthers defeat Atlanta Falcons in home opener
By The' Pham
See images from the Carolina Panthers’ game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Bank of America in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons, 30-0, improving their record to 1-2.
Carolina Panthers' fans cheer after the game against the Atlanta Facons at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Fans cheer at the Carolina Panthers game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL Tkimball@hearldonline.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson celebrates an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers Ryan Fitzgerald kicks a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald celebrates with Carolina Panthers long snapper JJ. Jansen at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders is brought down near the endzone at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle celebrates with teammates after making a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson, center, celebrates an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers' Michell Evans congratulates Bryce Young after Young scores at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, hugs Carolina Panthers tight end Mitchell Evans at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers' Nick Scott brings down Atlanta Falcons' Ray-Ray McCloud III at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers' Christian Rozeboom brings down Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders carries the ball as Atlanta Falcons' Divine Deablo tries to block him at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, right, is tackled by Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is tackles by a host of Carolina Panthers defenders at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Natrone Brooks, left, is tackled by a host of Carolina Panthers defenders at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers Ja'Tavion Sanders leaps over Atlanta F’alcons Mike Hughes at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers JaiTavion Sanders, top, leaps over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson, left, tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, is pulled down by Atlanta Falcons free safety Jessie Bates on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, left, reaches for Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers' Hunter Renfrow is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Billy Bowman Jr. at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young makes a pass against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young points to the sky after a play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young makes a pass against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales, left, speaks to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, September 21, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan catches the ball while being brought down by Atlanta Falcons' Dee Alford on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Carolina Panthers’ Tommy Tremble catches the ball near the endzone against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 TRACY KIMBALL Tkimball@hearldonline.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons on at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 TRACY KIMBALL Tkimball@hearldonline.com
Carolina Panthers' Tetairoa McMillion jumps over Atlanta Falcons' Jesse Bates III during the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
This story was originally published September 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM.
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