Bryce Young had six rushing touchdowns last season. He has his first this season.
The Panthers quarterback ran for a 4-yard touchdown to give his team a 7-0 lead over the Falcons.
His scramble to the end zone completed a nine-play, 61-yard opening drive.
Young went 5-of-7 for 51 yards, including a 23-yarder to Tetairoa McMillan.
The Falcons drove to the Carolina 31 on their first drive, but kicker Parker Romo missed a 49-yard field goal so far wide right as to be laughable. The Falcons moved on from long-time kicker Younghoe Koo this week.
