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Panthers Blank Falcons 30–0 Behind Takeaways, Special Teams and Bryce Young’s Poise

Special teams precision with blitz‑beating tempo highlighted a blueprint Carolina carries to New England.

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Dave Canales, locker room celebration

Overview

  • Carolina delivered the NFL’s first shutout of 2025 and the franchise’s eighth, improving to 1-2 with a 30-0 home win.
  • The defense produced three takeaways, including Chau Smith-Wade’s pick-six and Mike Jackson’s 54-yard interception return.
  • Bryce Young went 16-of-24 for 121 yards with a rushing score and neutralized a 63% blitz by releasing in 2.46 seconds on average.
  • Kick coverage consistently pinned Atlanta inside the 20 and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald added three field goals with troublesome knuckleball kickoffs.
  • Coach Dave Canales said RG Robert Hunt had successful biceps surgery with a long-term absence expected, and C Austin Corbett’s MCL rehab is estimated at 6–8 weeks.