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Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Carolina

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Carolina.

Carolina (2-12) defeated Atlanta (6-8), 9-7, Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina during Week 15.

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson recorded one reception for two yards and one touchdown. He also recorded -2 rushing yards and 21 kick return yards.

Patterson played at Tennessee in 2012 under head coach Derek Dooley after transferring from Hutchison Community College in Hutchison, Kansas.

He was a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) by Minnesota in the 2013 NFL draft.

Patterson, also a wide receiver in his professional career, has played for the Vikings (2013-16), Raiders (2017), New England (2018), Chicago (2019-20) and the Falcons.

Atlanta will next play on Sunday against Indianapolis. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Biggest storylines for Panthers vs. Falcons in Week 15

Sunday’s forecast may turn a potentially ugly matchup between the Panthers and Falcons even uglier.

We’re not going to try and sugarcoat this Week 15 matchup between the 1-12 Carolina Panthers and the 6-7 Atlanta Falcons. This probably won’t be a memorable game.

But that still doesn’t mean we couldn’t find some intriguing storylines for Sunday . . .

Panthers bracing for bad weather in Week 15 game vs. Falcons

Interim HC Chris Tabor said the Panthers are embracing the possibility of a rainy Sunday against the Falcons.

According to interim head coach Chris Tabor, the Carolina Panthers are not only bracing for bad weather this weekend, but they’re also embracing it.

On Friday, Tabor spoke with reporters for the final time before the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. And despite what is likely to be a rainy and windy Sunday afternoon, he said his guys are looking forward to the challenge.

“I’m gonna kinda rely back on my years in the AFC North and NFC North, and hopefully that comes into play there,” he replied. “We’re lookin’ forward to it, we’re gonna embrace it. With regards to the passing game and all those things—I think those are things that you just have to evaluate when you get out there. I don’t wanna misquote here, but sometimes the weather can be projected for one thing and not be the other, or vice versa. So, we’ll play it as we see it.”

Sunday’s forecast for Charlotte currently calls for the possibility of heavy rainfall, with an expected accumulation of one to two inches. Additionally, winds are expected to hit anywhere from 10 to 20 mph.

So, yeah, Tabor and the Panthers are also prepared to run.

“I think the line’s done a nice job the past two weeks in runnin’ the football, and so have the backs,” he later added. “And I think there’s some confidence there that’s takin’ place. If you think about, the Tampa game was a rainy game—and we ran the football. And last week, we ran the football again for 200 yards, 205, whatever it is.

“So, I like the identity of where that’s going. And if they say the weather is gonna be like it is and they run the ball, could be a short game.”

That potentially short game should feature Atlanta’s three-headed running back attack of rookie Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson. But the Panthers are currently packing their own punch with Chuba Hubbard, who has rushed for 191 yards and a pair of touchdowns over the last two games.

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Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Tampa Bay

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay (6-7), defeated Atlanta (6-7), 29-25, Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia during Week 14.

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson totaled seven rushing yards on three attempts for the Falcons.

Patterson played at Tennessee in 2012 under head coach Derek Dooley after transferring from Hutchison Community College in Hutchison, Kansas.

He was a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) by Minnesota in the 2013 NFL draft.

Patterson, also a wide receiver in his professional career, has played for the Vikings (2013-16), Raiders (2017), New England (2018), Chicago (2019-20) and the Falcons.

Atlanta will next play on Sunday at Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Jets

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against the Jets.

Atlanta (6-6) defeated New York (4-8), 13-8, Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey during Week 13.

Former Vol Cordarrelle totaled 11 rushing yards on five attempts. He also recorded one reception for six yards.

Patterson played at Tennessee in 2012 under head coach Derek Dooley after transferring from Hutchison Community College in Hutchison, Kansas.

He was a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) by Minnesota in the 2013 NFL draft.

Patterson, also a wide receiver in his professional career, has played for the Vikings (2013-16), Raiders (2017), New England (2018), Chicago (2019-20) and the Falcons.

Atlanta will next play on Sunday against Tampa Bay. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Baldy’s Breakdowns highlights Tyrann Mathieu’s big game vs. Falcons

Baldy’s Breakdowns highlighted Tyrann Mathieu’s big game against the Falcons. The 11th-year pro is still a playmaker:

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger is known for his enthusiasm and keen eye, and he knows a great player when he sees one. The New Orleans Saints may have fallen short against the Atlanta Falcons last week but Baldinger made time to talk up Tyrann Mathieu’s performance.

The 11th-year safety is still making plays. Mathieu did his part to help the Saints compete in Atlanta by twice intercepting quarterback Desmond Ridder and coming through with some much-needed stops in the secondary.

“He’s still doing this kind of stuff,” Baldinger said, focusing on a touchdown-saving tackle against Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, who had just bowled over one of Mathieu’s teammates. “He just finishes these plays. He’s always been an excellent tackler.”

Baldinger pointed to a big hit on tight end Kyle Pitts later in the game — which is no small feat considering Pitts outweighs Mathieu by about 60 pounds. Pitts didn’t catch another pass throughout the game.

And then there were the interceptions. As Baldinger put it, Mathieu was in the right place at the right time to make a play: “32 career interceptions, 150 starts. What a player. What a career.”

Mathieu has been a great signing for the Saints since he came home to New Orleans. Hopefully the team can do a better job capitalizing on the opportunities he’s giving their offense with these takeaways and stops in the open field. It would be a shame to waste his efforts in the twilight of his career.

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LOOK: Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson rooftop highlight

LOOK: Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson’s run vs. the Saints shown from rooftop camera

Cordarrelle Patterson has been an incredible talent since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2013. His kick-return ability is unmatched, but his late-career position switch to running back has been fascinating to watch.

In 2021, Patterson signed with the Falcons and led Arthur Smith’s offense with over 1,100 all-purpose yards — 618 rushing yards and 548 receiving yards — with 11 touchdowns.

Even at age 32, Patterson is still a force when healthy. In Week 12, the veteran running back had eight carries for 43 rushing yards in Atlanta’s win over the New Orleans Saints.

The Falcons released an aerial view of Patterson’s 11-yard run and it’s very much worth the watch. Check it out below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.

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Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against New Orleans

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against New Orleans.

Atlanta (5-6) defeated New Orleans (5-6), 24-15, Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia in Week 12.

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson totaled 43 rushing yards on eight rushing attempts. He also returned two kickoffs for 43 yards.

Patterson played at Tennessee in 2012 under head coach Derek Dooley after transferring from Hutchison Community College in Hutchison, Kansas.

He was a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) by Minnesota in the 2013 NFL draft.

Patterson, also a wide receiver in his professional career, has played for the Vikings (2013-16), Raiders (2017), New England (2018), Chicago (2019-20) and the Falcons.

Atlanta will next play on Sunday at the New York Jets. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EST at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Arizona

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Arizona.

Arizona (2-8) defeated Atlanta (4-6), 25-23, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona Sunday during Week 10.

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson totaled 13 rushing yards and seven receiving yards for the Falcons.

Patterson played at Tennessee in 2012 under head coach Derek Dooley after transferring from Hutchison Community College in Hutchison, Kansas.

He was a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) by Minnesota in the 2013 NFL draft.

Patterson, also a wide receiver in his professional career, has played for the Vikings (2013-16), Raiders (2017), New England (2018), Chicago (2019-20) and the Falcons.

Atlanta will next play on Nov. 26 versus New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cordarrelle Patterson by the numbers against Minnesota

A look at Cordarrelle Patterson’s performance against the Vikings on Sunday.

Minnesota (5-4) defeated Atlanta (4-5), 31-28, Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia in Week 9.

Former Vol Cordarrelle Patterson had one rushing attempt for zero yards and one reception for three yards for Atlanta.

He has totaled 63 rushing yards on 14 attempts this season and three receptions for 16 yards in 2023.

Patterson played at Tennessee in 2012 under head coach Derek Dooley after transferring from Hutchison Community College in Hutchison, Kansas.

He was a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) by Minnesota in the 2013 NFL draft.

Patterson, also a wide receiver in his professional career, has played for the Vikings (2013-16), Raiders (2017), New England (2018), Chicago (2019-20) and the Falcons.

Atlanta next plays on Sunday at Arizona. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EST at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.