The Carolina Panthers were teetering on the brink of another lost campaign just two games into the season. Dave Canales wanted a response from his squad, and the head coach's message was received loud and clear by his players.
This was much more like what Canales expected from the Panthers in 2025. Carolina turned in a highly polished performance, shutting out the division rival Atlanta Falcons in a dominant home opener that renewed hope about what this team might be able to accomplish.
The Panthers were never in any real danger.