 "at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina" 
The Falcons opened the regular season on the road against the Carolina Panthers on September 10.Even though the Panthers scored first, with opposing kicker John Kasay getting a 54-yard field goal, the Falcons responded with a field goal of their own, as kicker Michael Koenen booted a 25-yarder.In the second quarter, the Falcons unleashed their best, as Koenen got a 32-yard field goal and QB Michael Vick completed a 34-yard pass to WR Michael Jenkins.