The Panthers just couldn’t get anything going on offense in this game and it hurt them in the end.  Vinny Testaverde started the game and he didn’t play too well as he completed 13 of 28 passes for 153 yards.  DeShaun Foster had a rough time finding room to run as he carried the ball 20 times for 59 yards (3.0 ypc).  DeAngelo Williams got some work in with 7 carries for 27 yards (3.9 ypc).  Steve Smith had his best game in a long time but that’s not saying much as he caught 5 passes for 51 yards.  The Panthers finished up with 90 yards rushing on 28 carries (3.2 ypc) and they also completed 13 of 29 passes for 145 yards.

The defense of the Panthers gave a good effort and it was led by rookie linebacker Jon Beason who had 11 tackles.  Ken Lucas also had a solid game with 5 tackles and a 27 yard fumble recovery for a TD.  The Falcons finished up with 88 yards rushing on 28 carries (3.1 ypc) and they completed 20 of 27 passes for 189 yards.