Overview

• Carolina’s defense delivered a pick-six by Chau Smith-Wade, two interceptions of Michael Penix Jr., stops on downs and a late fumble recovery as Atlanta failed to reach the red zone.
• Bryce Young went 16-of-24 for 121 yards with a 4-yard rushing touchdown and no turnovers after giveaways in each of the first two games.
• Undrafted rookie Ryan Fitzgerald hit three field goals, including a 57-yarder, and is perfect on field goals this season.
• The Falcons dropped to 1-2 after benching Penix for Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter, with kicker Parker Romo missing from 49 and 55 yards.
• Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders left with an ankle injury and did not return, and returner Trevor Etienne was replaced by David Moore after a muffed punt.