Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (September 3, 1995)

Game Recap


In a September week 1 collision in Atlanta, the Falcons finished with a very close 23-20 win against the Panthers. after an even going into halftime, Falcons outscored the Panthers 7-7 in the final 30 minutes.The Falcons then took it in overtime.

The Falcons were guided by Jeff George who had 290 passing yards in the air, 2 TDs, was 27 of 45 passing. Eric Metcalf had 95 receiving yards, 9 catches.

For the Panthers, Frank Reich tossed in 329 yards passing in the air, 2 TDs, 0 interceptions. Willie Green caught 121 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

The Falcons registered 391 total yards, 20 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 9 of 18 on third downs. The Panthers finished with 312 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 4 of 18 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Carolina PanthersCAR 23-20
  • Date: Sunday, September 3, 1995
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 391, Turnovers: 3
  • Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 312, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TOT
CAR 13 0 0 7 0 20
ATL 3 10 7 0 3 23

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Frank ReichCAR23-443292046
Jeff GeorgeATL27-452902146
Eric MetcalfATL0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Craig HeywardATL196108
Eric MetcalfATL756019
Randy BaldwinCAR174309
Howard GriffithCAR2704
Bob ChristianCAR1101

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Willie GreenCAR7121144
Mark CarrierCAR596046
Eric MetcalfATL995036
Bert EmanuelATL690146
Terance MathisATL883023
Bob ChristianCAR453023
J.J. BirdenATL422112
Don BeebeCAR32209

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL261170
CAR20510

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL27-46290213
CAR23-44329209

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