Eleven quick thoughts on the Carolina Panthers 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons:
1. The Falcons tested Carolina’s secondary early courtesy of Julio Jones
Cornerback James Bradberry slipped on the very first play of the game and fell down, ceding a catch of 34 yards to Jones. Later in the drive, Jones cut inside and was picked up by safety Kurt Coleman. Jones got past Coleman and had a step on him heading into the end zone, but quarterback Matt Ryan’s pass attempt was overthrown.
2. Carolina’s early return to the things that don’t work
Without former top receiver Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina had Devin Funchess as its No.