Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 6 to 29
Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1 of the 1996 season. The Panthers won by a score of 29-6.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 162 | 119 | 1 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: June Jones Assistant Head Coach: Frank Gansz, Milt Jackson Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bob Palcic Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Kollar Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering Secondary Coach: Keith Armstrong Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz, Keith Armstrong Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Area Scout: Scott Campbell Vice President of Player Personnel: Ken Herock Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock
Carolina Panthers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 186 | 129 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dom Capers Offensive Coordinator: Joe Pendry Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Don Breaux Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Blair Bush Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Shoop Defensive Line Coach: Ted Gill Linebackers Coach: Kevin Steele Outside Linebackers Coach: Bill Davis Defensive Backs Coach: George Catavolos Defensive Quality Control Coach: Greg Roman Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Roman General Manager: Bill Polian Scouting Assistant: Tom Telesco