Continuity pays off as Panthers show depth and resilience up front

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and center Cade Mays | Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers absolutely steamrolled the Atlanta Falcons in their home opener. They did it with a patchwork offensive line that looked anything but outmatched.

Just days after Pro Bowl right guard Robert Hunt and starting center Austin Corbett were placed on injured reserve, the Panthers turned to Chandler Zavala and Cade Mays to fill the void. The result? A 30-0 shutout that sent a loud message across the NFC South.

"I mean, I just feel like they've shown it, time and time again," left tackle Ikem Ekwonu said of Zavala and Mays. "Anytime they're called upon, they can fill in any time we need. You…