The game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday was heavily affected by adverse weather conditions, with substantial rainfall and strong winds. The game was played in a wet and sloppy environment, with the Panthers ultimately winning 9-7 in a game that featured a game-winning drive by Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in the final minutes. Young's performance in the challenging weather conditions was praised as a definite step forward for the rookie quarterback.
It was raining, it was pouring, and the Panthers had a game-winning drive in a 9-7 victory over the Falcons. If you were there, you got exclusive access to see Bryce Young’s special final drive. If you weren’t, catch up with our team report card ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/h8pedzrfFp
"Hats off to him and other guys in this locker room that continue to fight.” It's been a tough season for Bryce Young and the Panthers' offense. But for 7 min, 35 sec. vs. Atlanta, Young showed what he was at Alabama, and what he can be in the NFL. https://t.co/GgELaZHYKN
Bryce Young leads game-winning drive against Falcons for Panthers' second win of season, per @kpatra https://t.co/VxP3y9BLsD https://t.co/zhOAORoRyX
After an improbable win in an unlikely season, Panthers players and coaches talked about their belief in rookie quarterback Bryce Young. They hadn't thrown well all season. But in the rain, backed up deep with the game on the line, he delivered. https://t.co/GHwPA5SlCd
Bryce Young on the final, game-winning drive for Panthers: 5-for-5 for 68 yards, as part of a 90-yard march to win it. A definite step forward for the rookie. My column for @theobserver from a soggy but happy stadium in Charlotte: https://t.co/LBb5KQZMwB
It took a rainstorm for the #Panthers to experience some sort of sunshine for a change on Sunday. In a wet, sloppy slugfest, it was Carolina coming out on top of the Atlanta Falcons in a 9-7 bar fight of a game. Grading the Panthers 🔽🔽🔽 https://t.co/h8pedzrfFp
#Panthers QB Bryce Young on the big completions to Johnny Mingo and DJ Chark on the game-winning drive: https://t.co/nqLdGzraEP
Bryce Young: “It feels great.” https://t.co/ftXNoKmlnD
Chris Tabor on Bryce Young: “He’s a winner. Think about that last drive he put together….in those conditions.”
Shoutout to Bryce Young 6 for 6 for 58 yards on the game-winning drive in horrible conditions
A @Panthers home game weather record could fall today. Based on daily rainfall for the day. Wettest home games: 1) 12/22/2013 vs Saints 1.44" 2) 9/25/2011 vs Jaguars 1.14" 3) 12/17/2023 vs Falcons 0.99" & counting
A @Panthers home game weather record could fall today. Based on daily rainfall for the day. Wettest home games: 1) 12/22/2013 vs Saint 1.44" 2) 9/25/2011 vs Jaguars 1.14" 3) 12/17/2023 vs Falcons 0.99" & counting
Carolina #Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is tackled by Atlanta #Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) https://t.co/uMPrNG3hcV
Atlanta #Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is tackled by Carolina #Panthers linebacker Deion Jones, left, and defensive tackle Derrick Brown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) https://t.co/f3T1ZLH0O8
Gonna be a wet one. @AtlantaFalcons @Panthers https://t.co/tvURbP4i0Q
Here for #Panthers-#Falcons game. Weather app says 70-100% precipitation all day. Only hard core fans will be wearing Process Blue today. Kickoff at 1pm. https://t.co/QJvTqoRz9f
The #Panthers-#Falcons weather forecast looks less fun than the last month of Carolina football. When it rains, it pours for the home team. Here's an updated forecast for the game if you're heading on over 🔽🔽🔽 https://t.co/9wFSTGShAm
Latest radar imagery out of Charlotte. Moderate-to-heavy precip (bright colors) moving north. Substantial rainfall throughout Falcons/Panthers with winds expected to increase during the game, peaking at 20-25 MPH sustained with gusts reaching 35 MPH. Quite the quagmire. https://t.co/vHUa95UO5C
Forecast for @AtlantaFalcons vs. @Panthers Sunday: Yuck. Rain + wind. Could be one of worst weather games of this #NFL season, so far. Dress accordingly, or just stay home and watch. https://t.co/xOBtO63Ulb