Carolina rightfully rises in power rankings after their Week 2 demolition in Atlanta

The Falcons fell 34-3 to the Panthers in their home opener Sunday, dropping to 0-2. Cooper Rush was benched after three turnovers as the offense struggled again.

Tua Tagovailoa's latest injury update raises questions as the Falcons prepare for their Week 2 matchup with the Panthers on Sunday.

The Panthers defense gave up 59 points last Sunday, but things have gone better on the defensive side of the ball through 30 minutes this weekend.

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Carolina’s Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Panthers crushed the short-handed Atlanta Falcons 34-3.

The Atlanta Falcons benched quarterback Cooper Rush and replaced him with rookie Jack Strand in the third quarter of Sunday's NFC South matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

With Cooper Rush struggling through a miserable afternoon, Atlanta fans were calling for undrafted rookie Jack Strand to come in off the bench. When coach Kevin Stefanski removed Rush with the Falcons trailing Carolina 27-3 in the third quarter, Strand entered to a loud ovation.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had to be held back after getting into a verbal confrontation with a fan during a blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.