This is my review of the Atlanta Falcons defeating the Carolina Panthers by the score of 31 to 23. The first half looked good for the Carolina Panthers as they went to halftime with a 23 to 7 lead. But Matt Ryan rallied the Falcons to come back and defeat the Carolina Panthers for the second time this season after starting the 4^th quarter behind on the scoreboard.

The Falcons comeback win over the Panthers is a classic sign of youth by Carolina. The team is just not experienced enough to finish he deal. Of course the injury depleted defense of the Carolina Panthers trying to stop the Falcons who are on a playoff hunt was a bad situation as well.

Cam Newton completed 19 of 39 passes against the Atlanta Falcons for 276 yards, two touchdowns and two costly interceptions. Cam Newton added 36 yards rushing on seven carries against Atlanta. Cam Newton and the Panthers played well in the first half then lost their edge in the second half against the Falcons.

The Panthers did manage a couple of big plays against the Atlanta Falcons. DeAngelo Williams had a 74 yard touchdown run but ended up with just 87 yards on seven carries. Greg Olsen had a 44 yard touchdown pass from Cam Newton against the Falcons. Steve Smith had a 48 yard reception among his six catches for 125 yards.

The Carolina Panthers run defense was much improved holding Michael Turner to 76 yards on 21 carries. Linebacker James Anderson had a huge game with 10 tackles, seven assists and half a sack against the Atlanta Falcons. If you want to write a note telling James Anderson congratulations on his big game, click this link. That will take you to our sister site Schoolofthelegends.com and James’ page.

The big story in the comeback win by the Falcons over the Panthers was Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan. Against the Panthers Ryan completed 22 of 38 passes for 320 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Rookie Julio Jones caught three passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers.

Cam Newton just needs a little more time on the field and a healthy defense before the Panthers can compete with a good team trying to make the playoffs. Check back here soon to see my preview of the Carolina Panthers visiting the Houston Texans next week.