The Carolina Panthers debuted their new, black helmets on top of an all-black uniform in their sole prime time game of the 2022 NFL season. The sleek combo fueled a surprisingly dominant performance on the ground and, ultimately, a big Panthers win.
The first quarter was comprised of most of four possessions. The Falcons punted, the Panthers drove for a field goal doink that was good, the Falcons punted, and the Panthers ran out the clock on the first quarter with the first four plays of a 15-play drive that ultimately ended in a punt halfway through the second quarter.