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The Atlanta Falcons secured a 38-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers in their Week 6 matchup at Bank of America Stadium. The game, witnessed by 70,884 fans, showcased the Falcons' improved rushing performance and key contributions from several players.

Entering Week 6 with an average of 96.8 yards rushing per game, the Falcons managed to achieve a season-high of 198 yards on the ground against the Panthers. This marked only their second game this season with over 100 yards rushing, following a similar feat in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Falcons accumulated a total of 74 points over their last two games, including this week's win and a previous victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is their highest two-game point total since Weeks 14 and 15 of the 2016 season.

Tyler Allgeier was instrumental in this victory, contributing 105 rushing yards against Carolina. Notably, all three of his career games with at least 100 rushing yards have been against NFC South opponents.

Drake London added to the scoreboard with a touchdown reception in the second quarter, matching his single-season high for touchdowns set during his rookie year in 2022.

According to ESPN Stats and Info, this game marked the first time this season that Atlanta won without trailing in the final minute of play. Bijan Robinson scored more than one rushing touchdown for the first time in his career during this game.

Kyle Pitts remains notable as he is currently the only tight end in the NFL with two receptions exceeding 50 yards each this year.

Atlanta's start to the season is promising as they hold a record of four wins and two losses for the first time since 2016.

Raheem Morris commented on Clark Phillips III's strategic decision not to turn his interception into a pick-six: "There's a bunch of guys that's going to give him a bunch of stuff on the sideline for not scoring... You win games, and that is a smart play by a young football player."

Tight end Charlie Woerner highlighted their effective run game: "That's how you win games... They know it's coming, but the fact that you go get first downs still feels good."

Phillips explained his quick thinking after intercepting: "Really, right when I snagged it... After I made the quarterback miss, I was like ah, dang, I have to get down with it."

Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton reflected on his late-game interception: "If I would have let it go a little bit earlier... That one hurt us and set us back."

Looking ahead, Atlanta will host Seattle Seahawks next Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Seahawks come off a loss to San Francisco in Week 6.