Following an impressive opening week victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the Carolina Panthers defense faltered against divisional rival Atlanta. The Panthers failed to reach quarterback Matt Ryan after generating six sacks in their first game.
Playing behind a continually shifting offensive line, Cam Newton nearly orchestrated a late game drive to tie the Falcons but Carolina fell short after trailing by multiple scores on two different occasions in the second half.
Cincinnati remains one of only seven undefeated teams, winning on the road at Indianapolis in Week 1 before cruising to a victory over Baltimore in their first home contest.