Falcons running backs score 3 touchdowns to lead Atlanta over Panthers in Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons used their proficient backfield to defeat their NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers, 24-10, to start their 2023 season. 

First-round decide Bijan Robinson was the primary to succeed in the tip zone for Atlanta within the new yr. The eighth general decide caught a brief Desmond Ridder go and took it 11 yards for a 7-0 result in begin the second quarter. 

Tyler Allgeier, the Falcons’ second-year again out of BYU, had two dashing touchdowns within the fourth quarter because the Falcons pulled away from the Panthers. 

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Tyler Allgeier of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after scoring a landing through the fourth quarter towards the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sept. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photographs)

Allgeier led the Falcons with 75 yards on 15 carries, whereas Robinson had 56 yards on 10 rushes. Robinson had 27 yards on six catches, and Allgeier had three catches for 19 yards.

On the opposite sideline, the primary general decide, Panthers quarterback Bryce Younger, made his NFL debut and did not have one of the best day by way of the air. 

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Younger threw two interceptions and one landing, going 20-for-38 for 146 yards. 

Younger’s first drive of his NFL profession was going nicely, and the Panthers have been methodical happening the sector into Falcons’ territory. However the Falcons’ protection stopped Chuba Hubbard on a fourth-and-1 run.

Within the second quarter, Younger threw his first profession landing go when he discovered tight finish Hayden Hurst on a pointy out route ultimately zone. 

Bryce Younger of the Carolina Panthers makes an attempt a go through the second quarter towards the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sept. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland)

Carolina dedicated three expensive turnovers.

To start out the second half, the Panthers kicked a area purpose to take a 10-7 lead, however their subsequent two possessions resulted in turnovers. 

First, Younger threw his second interception of the day, which led to a Falcons’ area purpose to tie the sport. 

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Then working again Miles Sanders, enjoying in his first sport as a Panther, fumbled. The Falcons recovered and scored seven performs later to make it 17-10. 

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw for 115 yards on 15 of 18 passing with one landing. Tight finish Kyle Pitts led all Falcons receivers with 44 yards on two receptions. 

Bijan Robinson (7) and Tyler Allgeier (25) of the Atlanta Falcons have a good time after Robinson’s landing through the first quarter towards the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sept. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland)

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For Carolina, Sanders ran for 72 yards on 18 carries, whereas Hubbard went 60 yards on his 9 touches. Hurst led the Panthers with 41 yards on 5 catches.