While the Panthers beat the Falcons , Carolina lost both its offensive tackles. Left tackle Jordan Gross left in the first quarter with a concussion and right tackle Jeff Otah hurt his right ankle in the third period.

Panthers OT Jordan Gross was forced to the leave game against the Falcons with an undisclosed injury in the first quarter. He appeared to get hit in the head following a 1-yard run by DeAngelo Williams and fell awkwardly, laying face down on the grass.