The Carolina Panthers' rookies came to play in Week 3. It was a dominant performance against the Atlanta Falcons, with Dave Canales' squad completely overwhelming their NFC South rivals to secure a morale-boosting shutout victory at Bank of America Stadium.
This was precisely what the head coach wanted to see from his players. Canales' faith hasn't wavered throughout a rollercoaster time in charge so far. He demanded the correct response, and they reacted accordingly.
And for one first-year pro looking for more involvement as the campaign progresses, he made a case the Panthers cannot ignore.