CHARLOTTE — By mid-Wednesday afternoon, the Panthers only had a day of film study on their next opponent, the Falcons, but it was enough to make an impression. The Atlanta defense has been dominant when it comes to rushing the passer, and when Panthers' coach Dave Canales was asked what jumped off the tape, even after just a day of study, he had a long list of things to discuss.

"It's effort and depth," began Canales. "They have a really good group of rushers, whether it's inside or outside, and then (linebacker Kaden) Ellis comes in there in a mug type of situation, and he's got an excellent way of being a part of the stunts and adding himself into a five-man rush."

Added receiver Tetairoa McMillan , "They're flying around. They got a lot of young guys that contribute, obviously, they

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