Bryce Young has a 4-1 record against the Atlanta Falcons, including two memorable overtime wins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the 2024 season finale, Young threw a 12-yard touchdown to Tommy Tremble and celebrated before the catch, part of a career-high five total touchdowns in a 44-38 overtime victory. Last season in Atlanta, Young threw for a franchise-record 448 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-27 overtime win, surpassing Cam Newton's previous mark of 432 yards from 2011.

Young's success against Atlanta contrasts with his overall career record of 10-30 against other teams. His QBR against the Falcons is 67.4, over 20 points higher than his career average of 43.9. His completion percentage against Atlanta is 66.7%, five points above his career average.

The Panthers head to Atlanta on Sunday with an 0-1 record, same as the Falcons. After Carolina's defense allowed 59 points and 552 yards to the Chicago Bears last week, Young may need to be the difference-maker again. "Our first goal is to win the [NFC] South," Young said. "Those division wins mean so much."