First half observations: Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- First-half observations as Carolina Panthers lead the Atlanta Falcons, 14-10: Flag football: The Panthers got a couple of breaks thanks to Atlanta penalties. The first was a pass interference in the first quarter that set up Mike Tolbert's 4-yard touchdown run for Carolina. The second was a holding early in the second quarter that took away a 2-yard touchdown run by Atlanta running back Steven Jackson. Riverboat Rivera: Coach Ron Rivera continued to be aggressive on fourth-down calls.



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