The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-28 in come-from-behind fashion to improve to 4-0.

The Falcons had a +6.6 advantage in The Trench Counter, as both teams posted similar offensive stats and Atlanta merely was penalized less. The Panthers had a +6 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Matt Ryan went 25-for-40 for 369 yards with three touchdowns (two to Roddy White) and an interception. Ryan's third touchdown was a 60-yard screen pass to Michael Turner, who also had 13 carries for 103 yards.

Cam Newton went 15-for-24 for 215 yards, two touchdowns and an additional 86 yards and a touchdown on the ground.