The Carolina Panthers couldn't overcome three costly turnovers as they dropped their season opener to the Atlanta Falcons, 24-10.
First Quarter
The Panthers came out of the game hot. Derrick Brown deflected Desmond Ridder's first pass of the game back to him, then Brian Burns capitalized on the derailed drive with an early sack. The offense proceeded march down the field, but a failed 4th down run by Chuba Hubbard kept the Panthers off the scoreboard. After a Falcons punt, Bryce Young didn't see Jessie Bates III in the middle of the field and was intercepted.