Carolina rightfully rises in power rankings after their Week 2 demolition in Atlanta

The Falcons fell 34-3 to the Panthers in their home opener Sunday, dropping to 0-2. Cooper Rush was benched after three turnovers as the offense struggled again.

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Carolina’s Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Panthers crushed the short-handed Atlanta Falcons 34-3.

Panthers' OC schemed an agressive offense

Both the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon's matchup.

An excited Mercedes-Benz Stadium employee dapped up QB Bryce Young after the Panthers' dominant win over the Falcons on Sunday.

NFL Week 2 continues Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons host the Carolina Panthers. Start time, how to watch live, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

Jack Strand comments on his NFL debut in Falcons' Week 2 loss to Panthers

With Cooper Rush struggling through a miserable afternoon, Atlanta fans were calling for undrafted rookie Jack Strand to come in off the bench. When coach Kevin Stefanski removed Rush with the Falcons trailing Carolina 27-3 in the third quarter, Strand entered to a loud ovation.

The Panthers dominated, but what are the important takeaways?