It's amazing what a win does for morale. The Carolina Panthers were down and out after the opening two weeks, but a rousing display against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 altered perceptions almost instantly.
This was arguably the most complete performance of Dave Canales' tenure as head coach. The defense shut out Atlanta. The special-teams group was outstanding throughout. This made things easier for quarterback Bryce Young and the offense to accomplish their goal.
Young was efficient. He protected the football and made things happen in key moments. The No.