The Panthers had a couple of lingering questions from the offseason that proved major factors for their loss in Atlanta. The pass rush was anemic, the secondary was either very young or very old, and the running game sounded too dependent on a paper thin offensive line blocking for a guy that some didn’t believe could run through the tackles. They answered them Sunday, taking time to emphasize each weakness and fear that was exposed by their game against the Falcons.
Matt Ryan moved the ball at will and Cam Newton had trouble keeping the offense on schedule.