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ATLANTA -- When Carolina made its most recent visit to Atlanta, all the talk was about the 14-0 Panthers try for a perfect season.Now that the Panthers are 1-2, theyre hearing more questions about their imperfections as they enter Sundays game against the Falcons.Quarterback Cam Newton says the Panthers werent perfect even before their undefeated regular season was spoiled by the 20-13 loss to the Falcons late in 2015.Its not that we didnt have mistakes happen last year, Newton said.We had a lot of mistakes. The fact we were winning kind of blew it under the rug, so to speak. Now that were 1-2, it just feels like we cant get in a rhythm of winning. A lot of things have been magnified. ... What trumps that is when we just find ways to win football games.Among Carolinas mistakes in last weeks 22-10 loss to Minnesota were allowing eight sacks . Newton said he must improve his pressure recognition.Just getting the ball out of my hands, he said. Thats what it comes down to.Newton wasnt in the mood for too many questions this week about last seasons loss in Atlanta.Not talking about last year, he said. Im sorry, I just cant. ... Im just focused on trying to get to 2-2. ... As far as talking about last year, I could really care less about it.The Panthers have bitter memories of the loss, which Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short grouped with the Super Bowl loss to Denver.Its a sour taste, Short said. That game and the Super Bowl both. Its one of those games where the next time you play them you wanted to come out fired up.The Falcons (2-1) lead the NFC South after Monday nights 45-32 win at New Orleans. Quarterback Matt Ryan said the Falcons havent talked about their previous home game against Carolina.Last year was last year, Ryan said. Its different teams. Weve got a lot of different players and theyve got some different players, too. Im sure theyll be ready to play. Theres no question about that.Here are some things to watch in the Panthers-Falcons game:REBOUND FOR JULIO: After All-Pro receiver Julio Jones shared the NFL lead with 136 catches in 2015, its notable when he had only one reception last week against the Saints. His quiet day came after he was limited all week by a calf injury.Jones was more active in practice this week. He will be looking to move back into his normal prominent role and could be covered by Panthers rookie cornerback James Bradberry. Jones is a tough assignment for any rookie, perhaps especially when coming off a one-catch game.BOUNCE-BACK FOR BENJAMIN: Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin was targeted only once by Newton last week against the Vikings and failed to register a catch. That cant happen, Newton said. If I am speaking for it, that wont happen again. Hes too good of a player.FLYING HIGH: A quiet week from Jones didnt stop the Falcons. Ryan already has seven touchdown passes for the Falcons, who boast the NFLs top offense .The tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman has given more balance to the running game. Second-year receiver Justin Hardy has touchdown catches in two straight games, a good sign he could emerge in his second season.If we play our best ball I feel like we can go toe to toe against anybody, Ryan said.STILL NO STEWART: With running back Jonathan Stewart missing his second straight game with a hamstring injury, coach Ron Rivera said he expects that his running back rotation will be similar to last week against the Vikings.Cameron Artis-Payne had 12 carries for 47 yards against Minnesota. Fozzy Whittaker was used more as a change-of-pace back with five carries for 22 yards and five catches for 34 yards. Whittaker had a 56-yard touchdown reception called back because of a penalty.GOOD START: The Falcons already have matched their one division win last season -- the upset of Carolina. 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