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    Members of the Armed Forces carry Carolina Panthers flags as they lead the team onto the field prior to playing the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad (87) hauls in a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Tye Hill (24) tackles him during the 1st quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme (17) makes adjustments, as Jordan Gross (69) looks over, at the line of scrimmage during the 1st quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Tye Hill (24) after making a catch in front of him during the 1st quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers wide receivers (87) Muhsin Muhammad and (89) Steve Smith celebrate Smith's 19 yard pass reception to the Atlanta Falcons one yard line during first quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers quarterback (17) Jake Delhomme turns to the team's bench and celebrates running back (28) Jonathan Stewart's one yard touchdown run up the middle vs the Atlanta Falcons during first quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers quarterback (17) Jake Delhomme pumps his fist as he runs to the team's bench celebrating running back (28) Jonathan Stewart's one yard touchdown run up the middle vs the Atlanta Falcons during first quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) breaks through a hole, as Atlanta Falcons' Curtis Lofton (50) tries to slow him down, during the 1st quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) reverses direction against Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) and Tye Hill (24) in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Atlanta Falcons (28) safety Thomas DeCoud tries to tackle Carolina Panthers (34) running back DeAngelo Williams as he rushes for a 28 yard pick up to the Falcons five yard line during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers wide receiver (89) Steve Smith catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Delhomme during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium as Atlanta Falcons (24) cornerback Tye Hill looks on. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers wide receiver (89) Steve Smith falls into the end zone as he catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Delhomme during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Atlanta Falcons (24) cornerback Tye Hill looks on. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) leaps over Atlanta Falcons' Tye Hill (24) for a touchdown catch in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers wide receiver (89) Steve Smith celebrates his touchdown pass reception from quarterback Jake Delhomme during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium vs the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers wide receiver (89) Steve Smith celebrates his touchdown pass reception during second quarter action Sunday vs the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 A Carolina Panthers fan yells support to the team during fourth quarter action vs the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) gets pressured by Carolina Panthers' Tyler Brayton (96) in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Dante Wesley (21) and Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez (88) tangle with each other in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers head coach tries to get the attention of the officials during the 2nd quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers expresses his displeasure on a call to game officials in the 2nd quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Atlanta Falcons' Jason Snelling (44) is stopped short of the goal line by Carolina Panthers' Jon Beason (52) and Chris Harris (43) in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (43) safety Chris Harris, (55) linebacker Dan Connor, (52) linebacker Jon Beason and (95) defensive end Charles Johnson stop Atlanta Falcons running back (44) Jason Snelling at the one yard line for no gain during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Snelling would score on the next down on a one yard run. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox talks to an official as he walks the sideline during second quarter action Sunday vs the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Jordan Gross (69) grimaces as he rolls over after being injured in the 2nd quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. Gross was later carted off the field. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Jordan Gross (69) is loaded on a cart and driven off the field after being injured in the 2nd quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (23) cornerback Sherrod Martin intercepts a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback (2) Matt Ryan during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (23) cornerback Sherrod Martin intercepts a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback (2) Matt Ryan during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers wide receiver (87) Muhsin Muhammad runs around Atlanta Falcons (20) cornerback Brent Grimes following a pass reception during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium vs the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (87) wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad is tackled by Atlanta Falcons (54) linebacker Stephen Nicholas and (26) safety Erik Coleman following a reception during second quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad (87) and Jeff King (47) celebrate a Muhammad catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme (17) points upward for the remaining crowd after the team defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 28-19, at Bank of America Stadium. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) makes a touchdown catch between Atlanta Falcons' Curtis Lofton (50) and Thomas DeCoud (28) in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) grimaces after making a touchdown catch between Atlanta Falcons' Curtis Lofton (50) and Thomas DeCoud (28) in the 2nd quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Atlanta Falcons (44) running back Jason Snelling is upended by Carolina Panthers (23) cornerback Sherrod Martin during third quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Atlanta Falcons (23) cornerback Chris Houston tries to tackle Carolina Panthers (34) DeAngelo Williams on a run during third quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Atlanta Falcons (44) running back Jason Snelling is swarmed by Carolina Panthers defenders (31) cornerback Richard Marshall, (52) linebacker Jon Beason, (23) cornerback Sherrod Martin and (53) linebacker Na'il Diggs during third quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (20) cornerback Chris Gamble and (59) linebacker Landon Johnson stop Atlanta Falcons (44) running back Jason Snelling on an attempted two point conversion play during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme (17) runs to get out of the grasp of Atlanta Falcons' Thomas Johnson (93) in the 4th quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers punter Jason Baker (7) shoves Atlanta Falcons' Eric Weems (14) out of bounds on a punt return in the 4th quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (7) punter Jason Baker shoves Atlanta Falcons (14) wide receiver Eric Weems out of bounds on a punt return during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (7) punter Jason Baker shoves Atlanta Falcons (14) wide receiver Eric Weems out of bounds on a punt return during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers punter Jason Baker (7) watches after shoving Atlanta Falcons' Eric Weems (14) out of bounds on a punt return in the 4th quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins (12) in the 4th quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The interception eventually led to a Panthers touchdown. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) runs back an interception past Atlanta Falcons' Ovie Mughelli (34) in the 4th quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The interception eventually led to a Panthers touchdown. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (31) cornerback Richard Marshall jumps over Atlanta Falcons (44) running back Jason Snelling after intercepting a pass by Falcons quarterback (2) Matt Ryan during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers (31) cornerback Richard Marshall regains his balance to pick up yardage as Atlanta Falcons (44) running back Jason Snelling looks on after Marshall intercepted a pass by Falcons quarterback (2) Matt Ryan during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) hands the ball up to a fan in the stands after intercepting an Atlanta Falcons pass in the 4th quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The interception eventually led to a Panthers touchdown. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) breaks away from the Atlanta Falcons defense a 45-yard touchdown late in the 4th quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 (R) Carolina Panthers quarterback (17) Jake Delhomme is congratulated by teammates (11) A.J. Feeley and (3) Matt Moore following a drive by the team that resulted in running back (28) Jonathan Stewart scoring a touchdown on a 45 yard run during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium vs the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 Carolina Panthers running back (28) Jonathan Stewart is lifted into the air by teammates (73) guard Mackenzy Bernadeau and (70) guard Travelle Wharton after Stewart scored a touchdown on a 45 yard run during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium vs the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. Looking on at left is Panthers (88) tight end Dante Rosario. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) and Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrate Stewart's late game touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers won, 28-19. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/15/09 (L-R) Carolina Panthers quarterback (17) Jake Delhomme is congratulated by head coach John Fox following a drive resulting in a 45 yard touchdown run by running back (28) Jonathan Stewart during fourth quarter action Sunday at Bank of America Stadium vs the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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