With new play caller, Panthers look to run more vs. Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts can't reel in the one-handed catch from quarterback Matt Ryan during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) aims a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan confer during a timeout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin scores against Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)