Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 3 | 2025 NFL season

The Carolina Panthers will look to capture their first win of the season in their Week 3 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

The Panthers showed some vigor, thanks to three touchdowns from quarterback Bryce Young in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. However, it was a little too late to earn a comeback win, as they faltered to a 27–22 loss.

Meanwhile, the Falcons bounced back in Week 2 by recording a 22-6 over the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Bijan Robinson was exceptional, registering 22 carries for 143 yards and an additional 25 yards as a pass-catcher to give Atlanta its first win of the campaign.

Ahead of the Falcons' Week 3 matchup, let's take a look at their and the Panthers' projected starting lineups.

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Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons projected starting lineup for Week 3

Carolina Panthers projected starting lineup

Quarterback Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers - Source: Getty

Below is how the Carolina Panthers are expected to line up on offense against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3:

Position	Starter
QB	Bryce Young
RB	Chuba Hubbard
WR	Tetairoa McMillan
WR	Xavier Legette
WR	Hunter Renfrow
TE	Ja'Tavion Sanders
LT	Ikem Ekwonu
LG	Damien Lewis
C	Cade Mays
RG	Chandler Zavala
RT	Taylor Moton

Below is how the Panthers are projected to line up on defense against the Falcons:

Position	Starter
LDE	A'Shawn Robinson
NT	Bobby Brown III
RDE	Derrick Brown
WLB	Princely Umanmielen
LLB	Christian Rozeboom
RLB	Trevin Wallace
SLB	D.J Wonnum
LCB	Mike Jackson
SS	Tre'von Moehrig
FS	Nick Scott
RCB	Jaycee Horn
NB	Chau Smith-Wade

Below is how the Panthers' special teams are projected to line up against the Cardinals:

Position	Starter
PK	Ryan Fitzgerald
P	Sam Martin
H	Sam Martin
PR	Trevor Etienne
KR	Trevor Etienne
LS	JJ Jansen

Atlanta Falcons projected starting lineup

Running back Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons - Source: Getty

Here, we take a look at how the Atlanta Falcons are projected to line up on offense against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday:

Position	Starter
QB	Michael Penix Jr.
RB	Bijan Robinson
WR	Drake London
WR	Darnell Mooney
WR	Ray-Ray McCloud III
TE	Kyle Pitts Jr.
LT	Jake Matthews
LG	Matthew Bergeron
C	Ryan Neuzil
RG	Chris Lindstrom
RT	Elijah Wilkinson

Below is how the Falcons will likely line up on defense against the Panthers in Week 3:

Position	Starter
LDE	Zach Harrison
NT	Ruke Orhorhoro
RDE	David Onyemata
WLB	Leonard Floyd
LLB	Kaden Elliss
RLB	Divine Deablo
SLB	Arnold Ebiketie
LCB	Natrone Brooks
SS	Jessie Bates III
FS	Xavier Watts
RCB	Mike Hughes
NB	Billy Bowman Jr.

Below is how the Falcons' special teams are projected to line up against the Panthers:

Position	Starter
PK	Parker Romo
P	Bradley Pinion
H	Bradley Pinion
PR	Ray-Ray McCloud III
KR	Ray-Ray McCloud III
LS	Liam McCullough

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Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons depth chart

Carolina Panthers depth chart

Here's a look at the Panthers' offensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	Bryce Young	Andy Dalton	-	-
RB	Chuba Hubbard	Rico Dowdle	Trevor Etienne	Jonathon Brooks (out)
WR	Tetairoa McMillan	Brycen Tremayne	Dalevon Campbell	-
WR	Xavier Legette	David Moore	Jalen Coker (IR)	-
WR	Hunter Renfrow	Jimmy Horn Jr.	-	-
TE	Ja'Tavion Sanders	Tommy Tremble	Mitchell Evans	James Mitchell
LT	Ikem Ekwonu	Yosh Nijman	Brady Christiansen	-
LG	Damien Lewis	Brandon Walton	-	-
C	Cade Mays	Nick Samac	Austin Corbett (IR)	-
RG	Chandler Zavala	Robert Hunt (IR)	-	-
RT	Taylor Moton	Yosh Nijman	-	-

Below is a look at the Panthers’ defensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
LDE	A'Shawn Robinson	Tershawn Wharton (out)	Popo Aumavae (IR)
NT	Bobby Brown III	Cam Jackson	-
RDE	Derrick Brown	Jaden Crumedy	LaBryan Ray (IR)
WLB	Patrick Jones II (out)	Princely Umanmielen	Thomas Incoom
LLB	Christian Rozeboom	Bam Martin-Scott	Maema Njongmeta
RLB	Trevin Wallace	Claudin Cherelus	-
SLB	D.J. Wonnum	Nick Scourton	DJ Johnson
LCB	Mike Jackson	Akayleb Evans	Demarri Mathis (IR)
SS	Tre'von Moehrig	Lathan Ransom	-
FS	Nick Scott	Demani Richardson	-
RCB	Jaycee Horn	Corey Thornton	-
NB	Chau Smith-Wade	-	-

Below is a look at the Panthers’ special teams depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
PK	Ryan Fitzgerald	-	-	-
P	Sam Martin	-	-	-
H	Sam Martin	-	-	-
PR	Trevor Etienne	David Moore	Jimmy Horn Jr.	-
KR	Trevor Etienne	Rico Dowdle	David Moore	Jimmy Horn Jr.
LS	JJ Jansen	-	-	-

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Atlanta Falcons depth chart

Below is a look at the Falcons’ offensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	Michael Penix Jr.	Kirk Cousins	Emory Jones (IR)	-
RB	Bijan Robinson	Tyler Allgeier	Nathan Carter	-
WR	Drake London	Casey Washington (out)	David Sills V	-
WR	Darnell Mooney	KhaDarel Hodge	-	-
WR	Ray-Ray McCloud III	Jamal Agnew (out)	-	-
TE	Kyle Pitts Sr.	Charlie Woerner	Teagan Quitoriano	Feleipe Franks
LT	Jake Matthews	Michael Jerrell	Storm Norton (IR)	Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
LG	Matthew Bergeron	-	-	-
C	Ryan Neuzil	Jovaughn Gwyn	-	-
RG	Chris Lindstrom	Kyle Hinton	-	-
RT	Elijah Wilkinson	Jack Nelson	Kaleb McGary	-

Below is a look at the Falcons’ defensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
LDE	Zach Harrison	-	-
NT	Ruke Orhorhoro	LaCale London	Sam Roberts
RDE	David Onyemata	Brandon Dorlus	Ta'Quon Graham (IR)
WLB	Leonard Floyd	James Pearce Jr.	-
LLB	Kaden Elliss	JD Bertrand	Josh Woods
RLB	Divine Deablo	DeAngelo Malone	Troy Andersen (out)
SLB	Arnold Ebiketie	Jalon Walker	Bralen Trice (IR)
LCB	A.J. Terrell Jr. (out)	Natrone Brooks	-
SS	Jessie Bates III	DeMarcco Hellams	Malik Verdon
FS	Xavier Watts	Jordan Fuller	-
RCB	Mike Hughes	Clark Phillips III	-
NB	Billy Bowman Jr.	Dee Alford	Mike Ford Jr.

Below is a look at the Falcons’ special teams depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PK	Parker Romo	-	-
P	Bradley Pinion	-	-
H	Bradley Pinion	-	-
PR	Jamal Agnew (out)	Ray-Ray McCloud III	-
KR	Jamal Agnew (out)	Ray-Ray McCloud III	-
LS	Liam McCullough	-	-

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How to watch the Panthers vs. Falcons Week 3 game? TV schedule and live stream details

The Panthers host the Falcons at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for a Week 3 divisional clash. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 21, and will be televised live on FOX.

The broadcast team will include play-by-play commentator Tim Brando and in-game analyst Matt Millen. Jen Hale and Tom Rinaldi will provide coverage from the sidelines.

Those seeking to live stream the Week 3 game can use FuboTV, which gives away a free trial to new subscribers.

Game Details

Date and Time: Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. ET

Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

TV: FOX

Announcers: Tim Brando, Matt Millen, Jen Hale, and Tom Rinaldi

Live Streaming: FuboTV