Panthers Rally to 30-27 OT Win Over Falcons

In a thrilling NFC South showdown, the Carolina Panthers rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27 in overtime on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The victory improved Carolina's record to 6-5, while extending Atlanta's losing streak to five games and dropping them to 3-7.

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young delivered a career-best performance, completing 31 of 45 passes for a franchise-record 448 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, earning a 123.2 passer rating. Despite injuring his ankle early in the game, Young orchestrated a game-winning drive capped by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald's field goal in overtime. His effort marked the first time this season a quarterback threw for over 400 yards without an interception and made him the first player under 25 in NFL history to achieve at least 31 completions, 448 yards, three touchdowns and zero picks in a single game.

The NFL recognized Young's standout outing by naming him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday. "The 2023 NFL Draft's No. 1 overall pick earned his first-ever Player of the Week accolade following a career and franchise-best...