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Falcons–Panthers rivalry
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The Falcons–Panthers rivalry is a rivalry between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. The rivalry began in 1995 when the Panthers joined as an expansion team. The two teams have played each other twice a year since then, having competed in the NFC West from 1995–2001 and would reach new heights in the early 2000s with the NFC South in 2002.[1][2][3][4] Atlanta holds a 36–22 lead in the series. The two teams have not met in the playoffs.
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First meeting | September 3, 1995 Falcons 23, Panthers 20 (OT) |
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Latest meeting | December 17, 2023 Panthers 9, Falcons 7 |
Next meeting | October 13, 2024 |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 58 |
All-time series | Falcons, 36–22 |
Largest victory | Falcons, 41–0 (2002) |
Longest win streak | Falcons, 6 (2000–2002) Panthers, 3 (2012–2013) |
Current win streak | Panthers, 1 (2023–present) |
Championship success | |
Super Bowl championships (0)
Division championships (12) |
The Falcons and Panthers have won a combined 11 division titles since 1995 and each have made two Super Bowl appearances: The Falcons in Super Bowls XXXIII and LI and the Panthers in Super Bowls XXXVIII and 50. Neither team has won a Super Bowl championship. Coincidentally, both teams lost their Super Bowls to the same two AFC teams: the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots. On the contrary, all 14 other NFC teams have won at least one NFL championship prior to the AFL–NFL merger, a Super Bowl trophy, or both.
It is known as the "I-85 Rivalry"[5] due to Atlanta and Charlotte being only four hours apart on Interstate 85.[6][7] Games between the two teams feature large contingents of visiting fans in both cities.[8][9][10]