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Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen knew they needed to do their part to create a fast start on defense against the Falcons. The Panthers' rookies did just that, helping Carolina to a shutout win.
Canales looked back at Sunday's 30-0 win over the Falcons, saying they loved seeing the group effort on kickoff coverae. He also updated injuries, and talked about getting a game ball after their first win.
The rookie kicker nailed a 57-yard field goal, tied for second-longest in franchise history, and gave the Falcons trouble on kickoffs throughout the day, when their coverage teams excelled.
The Panthers noticed a unique tendency from Michael Penix Jr. on tape, and were able to use it to their advantage to jump start a huge day, and first shutout in five years, for the defense.
Canales appreciated seeing his players take the lead and establish the standards after their most complete game of the season. And he came close to quoting John Fox as he said it.
After scoring an opening-possession touchdown and protecting the ball all day, Bryce Young was all smiles, celebrating the Panthers' first win of the season.
The Panthers rolled, thanks to an efficient offense, an opportunistic defense, and a special teams group which kept the Falcons in check. That made it a day to celebrate in the home opener.
The Panthers will be without the second-year receiver against the Falcons in the home opener, after he was questionable on Friday's injury report with a hamstring issue that limited him in practice.
