This was the Panthers' first game without wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who was traded to Buffalo days earlier. In this game, neither team scored in the same quarter. The Falcons were the only team to score in the first quarter, and led 10-0 going into the second. It was vice versa in the second, as Carolina scored two touchdowns for a four point lead at the half. Atlanta was scoreless again in the third but Carolina scored on two Graham Gano field goals, making it 20-10. Atlanta had the only score of the fourth quarter, but Carolina survived and won 20-17. Their record improved to 6-3.. Which team was trailing by four points at halftime?