Artis-Payne gained just 12 yards on six rushes in Sunday's 48-33 loss to the Falcons.
The backup tailback could get nothing going on the ground against a surprisingly stingy Falcons front. Artis-Payne out-touched backfield mate Fozzy Whittaker six to three in rushing attempts, but Whittaker became a factor in the passing game once the Panthers fell behind significantly, while Artis-Payne was shut out through the air. At this point, Whittaker clearly appears to be the more well-rounded back, and could therefore be in line for the lion's share of the work if Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) remains sidelined for the Week 5 tilt versus the Bucs.