Instant analysis from the Carolina Panthers’ 20-17 win against Atlanta:
1. Panthers take care of business in the division.
Carolina quarterback Cam Newton said all games against the Falcons are personal to him because of his Atlanta roots.
But after the Falcons had won three in a row vs. Carolina, Sunday’s game felt personal to everyone in the home locker room.
After a disastrous start by Jonathan Stewart (see below), Newton took matters into his own hands – with help from a rookie RB and a stingy defense – to help the Panthers improve to 6-3.