Overview

• Bryce Young went 16-of-24 for 121 yards with a 4-yard rushing touchdown and no turnovers after five giveaways over the first two weeks.
• Carolina’s defense produced three takeaways, highlighted by Chau Smith-Wade’s 11-yard pick-six, plus an interception by Mike Jackson and a late fumble recovery by Demani Richardson.
• Undrafted rookie Ryan Fitzgerald hit three field goals, including a 57-yarder that sent Carolina to halftime up 10-0.
• Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. threw two interceptions and was replaced late by Kirk Cousins, with coach Raheem Morris affirming Penix remains the starter.
• Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders exited with an ankle injury and did not return, WR Xavier Legette was inactive with a hamstring issue, and Atlanta’s Parker Romo missed field goals from 49 and 55 yards.