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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws as Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers carries the ball for a first down against Robert McClain #27 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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    Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers signals first down after a carry against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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    Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacke by Charles Johnson #95 of the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against Sean Weatherspoon #56 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers rushes away from Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this touchdown reception against Haruki Nakamura #43 of the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this touchdown reception against Haruki Nakamura #43 of the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes away from Captain Munnerlyn #41 of the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this reception against Chris Gamble #20 of the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this touchdown reception against Haruki Nakamura #43 of the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers passes against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) rolls back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) looks for running room as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers defensive end Frank Alexander (90) reacts with teammates after making a tackle for a loss during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) celebrates with Julio Jones (11) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84)during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) pulls away from the tackle of Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Akeem Dent (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) pulls away from the tackle of Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates with teammate Louis Murphy (83) after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks for a receiver as Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jon Beason (52) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) grins after outrunning the Atlanta Falcons defense for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. At left is Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) and defensive end John Abraham (55). (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Former President Jimmy Carter watches from the sidelines prior to the start of the Atlanta Falcons-Carolina Panthers NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers runs with a catch for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dances prior to the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dances prior to the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dances prior to the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up prior to the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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