Falcons vs Panthers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2026
Last updated: Sep 20, 2026, 4:50PM | Published: Sep 13, 2026, 4:06AM
The Atlanta Falcons will sqaure off with the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 2 action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Falcons vs Panthers game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Atlanta vs Carolina NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 59% chance of beating the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Falcons vs Panthers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Falcons $2.20, Panthers $1.71
- Line: Falcons +2.5 ($1.91), Panthers -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Falcons at $2.20 and the Panthers at $1.71.
The Falcons are 2.5-point underdogs against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Panthers (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Falcons and the Panthers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 43.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Falcons vs Panthers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Carolina at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Falcons +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Falcons vs Panthers best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Falcons vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Falcons vs Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 2 is the Panthers winning 23-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Atlanta vs Carolina game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Falcons vs Panthers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Falcons vs Panthers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Atlanta's Bijan Robinson is the most likely player to score the first TD in Falcons vs Panthers.
Robinson has a 17.8% chance of scoring the first TD at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the Falcons RB has a 59.1% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Falcons First TD Tips
- Bijan Robinson: 17.8% probability
- Drake London: 7.5% probability
- Brian Robinson: 5.1% probability
- Kyle Pitts: 4.2% probability
- Jahan Dotson: 2.8% probability
Panthers First TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 10.5% probability
- Tetairoa McMillan: 8.3% probability
- Jalen Coker: 6.7% probability
- Jonathon Brooks: 4.4% probability
- Darren Waller: 4.3% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Falcons Anytime TD Tips
- Bijan Robinson: 59.1% probability
- Drake London: 31.4% probability
- Brian Robinson: 22.5% probability
- Kyle Pitts: 19.2% probability
- Jahan Dotson: 13.0% probability
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 42.4% probability
- Tetairoa McMillan: 35.2% probability
- Jalen Coker: 29.5% probability
- Jonathon Brooks: 20.5% probability
- Darren Waller: 20.2% probability
Falcons-Panthers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Falcons' Cooper Rush is projected for 188 passing yards, while the Panthers' Bryce Young is expected to throw for 222 yards.
Falcons Starting QB
- Cooper Rush: 188 projected passing yards
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 222 projected passing yards
Falcons Rushing Yards
- Bijan Robinson: 90 projected yards
- Brian Robinson: 30 projected yards
- Cooper Rush: 4 projected yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 58 projected yards
- Jonathon Brooks: 25 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 18 projected yards
Falcons Receiving Yards
- Drake London: 61 projected yards
- Bijan Robinson: 40 projected yards
- Kyle Pitts: 36 projected yards
- Jahan Dotson: 24 projected yards
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 15 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Tetairoa McMillan: 64 projected yards
- Jalen Coker: 56 projected yards
- Darren Waller: 23 projected yards
- Xavier Legette: 22 projected yards
- Tommy Tremble: 18 projected yards
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Falcons vs Panthers: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 game between the Falcons and Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
- Date: Monday 21 September 2026
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Atlanta vs Carolina predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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