It was the first TD of Oxendine's career. Michael Bates exploded down the right sidelines after breaking into the open on a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. It was the third TD return of his career and the longest in Carolina history. Carolina's offensive line had perhaps its worst game of the season, getting consistently overpowered by the Falcons veteran defensive line. Beuerlein was sacked six times, including three times by Atlanta defensive end Chuck Smith, an old Panthers nemesis.
Every loss hurts just as bad.
Every one starts all the second-guessing. We're not doing enough to win. Those guys in the other locker room did enough to win. Give them credit for that. But we've got to get our locker room fixed.