Carolina Panthers: Sunday’s loss marks the beginning of the end of an era

A historic first half

Let’s look at the points allowed in the first half, starting with the turnovers. The first interception led to no points. The second interception led to three points. The third interception closed the half while Carolina was threatening to score. The defense allowed ten points in the first half, first by allowing the yards needed for a field goal attempt and then on a rushing touchdown. Special teams allowed seven points in the first half. Now let’s look a little closer…

After deciding that Brian Hill was not going to get the production needed for a win, the Falcons turned to their aerial threats. Major gains on the pass defense gave the Falcons just enough yards for the former NFC Player of the Week to put the first points on the board.

The seven points from the special teams play came former Panther, Kenjon Barner. That one play effectively made the special teams unit look the worst it’s been all year, too.

The interception from the Falcons in the first quarter set them up for another field goal to start the second quarter.

A major play by Julio Jones was made with Kuechly in coverage. Some miscommunication that led to Captain America trying to bail them out. That play set the Falcons up for a rushing touchdown.

This first half debacle was the worst we’ve seen all season. And on to the second half…