Panthers vs. Falcons: By the numbers

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in San Diego Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Panthers vs. Falcons By the numbers

16 – Panthers quarterback Cam Newton rushed for his 16th career touchdown last week, most by quarterback in his first two NFL seasons.

19 – Newton is the only player in NFL history with 20-plus pass (23) and 15-plus rush (16) touchdowns in his first 19 NFL games.

74 — Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams had a 74-yard rushing touchdown in his last meeting with the Falcons.

833 — When Williams has 18-plus rushing attempts the Panthers are 15-3 (.833).

125 – Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith had six catches for 125 yards in last meeting. Has four career games with 125-plus receiving yards against the Falcons.

18.2 — Panthers wide receiver Brandon Lafell is averaging 18.2 yards per catch.

98 – Panthers tight end Greg Olsen had 7 catches for 98 yards last week. He had 44-yard touchdown in the last meeting with the Falcons.

17 – Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson has has 17 sacks in past 25 games.

4 – Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is 4-0 at home against Carolina.

107.7 – Ryan’s quarterback rating at home against Carolina.

114 – Ryan’s passer rating which leads NFL.

26 — Falcons are 26-0 when Ryan has 100-plus passer rating.

727 – Falcons running back Michael Turner has rushed for 727 yards (103.9 per game) and 11 TDs in past 7 meetings with the Panthers.

5 – Turner has five 100-yard games in past 7 against Carolina.

5,435 — Since joining Atlanta in 2008, Turner ranks fourth in NFL with 5,435 rush yards and is second in NFL with 52 rush touchdowns.

573 — In past five games at home, wide receiver Roddy White has 39 catches for 573 yards (114.6 per game) and four touchdowns (4 100-yard games).

490 — Since 2007, White has 490 receptions, most in NFC.

34.7 — In his only meeting with the Panthers, wide receiver Julio Jones had three catches for 104 yards (34.7 avg.) and a touchdown (75 yards).

98 – Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez aims for fourth game in row with a touchdown reception. He has 98 on his career and needs two to reach 100.

114 – Falcons defensive end John Abraham has 114 sacks, most among active players.

2 – Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud had two interceptions last week against San Diego and recovered a fumble.

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