Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 4 · Ericsson Stadium
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The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 23–3 at home at Ericsson Stadium in Week 4 of the 2003 regular season on September 28, 2003.
The result moved the Panthers to 3–0 and dropped the Falcons to 1–3. It was the Panthers’ third straight win. It was the Falcons’ third straight loss. The Falcons finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Panthers finished 2003 at 11–5 and lost Super Bowl XXXVIII.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 41–0 on November 24, 2002. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 20–14 on December 7, 2003.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Falcons lead the series 7–2 after meeting No. 9 since 1999 Full series history
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Atlanta ran for five touchdowns to tie a club record and moved into a share of first place in the NFC South, but lost Za’Darius Smith and Jake Matthews to injuries.
Carolina’s second-year receiver came within one catch and nine yards of two franchise records, and the defense stopped Detroit on fourth-and-13 to seal the win.
