*Christian McCaffrey – Noteworthy
RB Christian McCaffrey tied former WR Steve Smith’s franchise record with 14 receptions against Atlanta. That contributed to Carolina’s 20 passing first downs, also matching a record. McCaffrey’s 102 receiving yards was one more than his previous best total last year in his rookie season.
D.J. Moore – Noteworthy
WR D.J. Moore’s first NFL catch also turned into his first touchdown as a pro. He completed a 51-yard scoring play against Atlanta. It was the longest touchdown play for the Panthers since 2006.
Luke Kuechly – Noteworthy
LB Luke Kuechly will move into second place by himself in franchise tackles with his next stop, according to team information. With 954 tackles, Kuechly is tied with Mike Minter. Only LB Thomas Davis has more (1,174).