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NFL · Week 2 · September 23, 2001 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2001 Week 2 Recap

Falcons defeat Panthers 24–16 in Week 2

C.Chandler led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 16–24 Week 2 finish.

Carolina Panthers 16 1–1
Final 16–24
Atlanta Falcons 24 1–1 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
16–24
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
C. Weinke
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Chandler
Game date
September 23, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Malik Muhammad 10 REC · 132 YDS +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Weinke 27/45 · 270 YDS +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Dayon Hayes 6 REC · 71 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • C.Chandler 11/17 · 240 YDS · 2 TD +17.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Kozlowski 4 REC · 86 YDS +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Anderson
    Jack Anderson 1 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 24–16 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Chandler
Top passer
C. Weinke
Biggest EPA play
(11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2001-09-23

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 24–16 on 2001-09-23. C. Chandler posted a game-high +17.79 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers3733016
Atlanta Falcons7377024

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CARCarolina Panthers
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 7:25TD
    Tay Martin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 12
    Score
    0-6

    (7:25) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 7:20XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 2:46FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 13
    Score
    3-7

    (2:46) 4-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 8:41TD
    CWC. Weinke

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 5
    Score
    9-7

    (8:41) 16-C.Weinke right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 8:34XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-7

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 1:42FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 7
    Score
    10-10

    (1:42) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 11:19TD
    Jack Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 94
    Score
    10-16

    (11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 11:06XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    10-17

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 2:33FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 9
    Score
    13-17

    (2:33) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:41TD
    MVM. Vick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    13-23

    (12:41) 7-M.Vick left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:36XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    13-24

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 5:42FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 14
    Score
    16-24

    (5:42) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Offside, declined.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +17.79 total EPA · 17 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Weinke · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.05 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Kozlowski · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
  5. 5Jack AndersonJack Anderson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.04 EPA/play
  6. 6Dayon Hayes · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  8. 8I. Byrd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

C. Chandler — ATL · Passing

C. Chandler posted the highest total EPA (+17.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.

C. Chandler's top snap (+7.04 EPA): (11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Weinke led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.05 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 17 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +1.05 EPA/play · +17.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.130+0.249
Offensive success rate48.1%56.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.240+0.904
Rush EPA/play-0.029-0.212
Defensive EPA/play-0.249-0.130
Defensive success rate43.5%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 8 drives, +15.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Carolina Panthers: 8 drives, +10.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Tay MartinAtlanta Falcons — Tay Martin (C. Chandler pass) (Q1 7:25)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Weinke (Q2 8:41)
  • Jack AndersonAtlanta Falcons — Jack Anderson (C. Chandler pass) (Q3 11:19)
  • Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick (Q4 12:41)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 2:46)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 1:42)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 2:33)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 5:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:20) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q1 2:46) — (2:46) 4-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 16-C.Weinke right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 8:34) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 94 (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 11:06) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) 7-M.Vick left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:36) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Offside, declined..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +7.04]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:33) — (5:33) 7-M.Vick up the middle to CAR 43 for 12 yards (37-J.Hitchcock). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.09]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 16-C.Weinke pass to 82-I.Byrd to ATL 39 for 20 yards (84-S.Jefferson). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.45]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) 32-J.Anderson to ATL 41 for 10 yards (39-D.Richardson). FUMBLES (39-D.Richardson), RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at ATL 47. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.11]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 85-B.Kozlowski pushed ob at CAR 7 for 46 yards (55-D.Morgan). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +7.04]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) 32-J.Anderson to ATL 41 for 10 yards (39-D.Richardson). FUMBLES (39-D.Richardson), RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at ATL 47. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.11]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) 16-C.Weinke pass to 87-M.Muhammad to ATL 12 for 38 yards (34-R.Buchanan). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +4.05]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 85-B.Kozlowski pushed ob at CAR 7 for 46 yards (55-D.Morgan). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.82]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 7:25 · CAR 12 · Score 0-6
    (7:25) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 7:20 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  3. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:46 · ATL 13 · Score 3-7
    (2:46) 4-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:41 · ATL 5 · Score 9-7
    (8:41) 16-C.Weinke right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:34 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  6. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:42 · CAR 7 · Score 10-10
    (1:42) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 11:19 · CAR 94 · Score 10-16
    (11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 11:06 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 2:33 · ATL 9 · Score 13-17
    (2:33) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:41 · CAR 2 · Score 13-23
    (12:41) 7-M.Vick left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:36 · CAR 2 · Score 13-24
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  12. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 5:42 · ATL 14 · Score 16-24
    (5:42) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Offside, declined.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2001-09-23?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 24-16 in Week 2, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 16, Atlanta Falcons 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Martin (C. Chandler pass) (Q1 7:25) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Weinke (Q2 8:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Anderson (C. Chandler pass) (Q3 11:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q4 12:41) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 2:46, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 1:42, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 2:33, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 5:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers), 60.0% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.05 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 64.7% completion, +1.05 EPA per dropback, +17.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+7.04 EPA): (11:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 32-J.Anderson for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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