The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have been NFC South rivals since Carolina joined the league in 1995. Atlanta holds the all-time edge, but Carolina has taken the recent meetings. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, and the 2026 schedule.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Atlanta leads 37-25
- All-time series (including playoffs): Atlanta leads 37-25
- Postseason: No playoff meetings
- Current streak: Carolina has won 3 straight, most recently 30-27 in OT on Nov 16, 2025
- First meeting: 1995 (Panthers inaugural season)
Last 10 Meetings
Carolina has taken over the rivalry lately; Atlanta is 4-6 over the last 10.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2025 | Panthers 30 at Falcons 27 (OT) | Panthers |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Falcons 0 at Panthers 30 | Panthers |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Panthers 44 at Falcons 38 (OT) | Panthers |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Falcons 38 at Panthers 20 | Falcons |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Falcons 7 at Panthers 9 | Panthers |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Panthers 10 at Falcons 24 | Falcons |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Falcons 15 at Panthers 25 | Panthers |
| Oct 30, 2022 | Panthers 34 at Falcons 37 (OT) | Falcons |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Falcons 29 at Panthers 21 | Falcons |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Panthers 19 at Falcons 13 | Panthers |
2026 Matchups
The Falcons and Panthers meet twice again in 2026 within the NFC South.
- Week 2: Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 – Panthers at Falcons
- Week 18: Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 – Falcons at Panthers
Postseason History
The Falcons and Panthers have never met in the playoffs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Falcons and Panthers?
Atlanta leads the all-time series 37-25. The teams have never met in the playoffs.
When do the Falcons and Panthers play in 2026?
Twice – Week 2 on Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 in Atlanta, and Week 18 on Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 in Carolina.
Who has the edge lately?
Carolina, which has won three in a row and six of the last ten.
