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Panthers-Falcons game on 11.15.09
11:42 left in first quarter
Atlanta running back Michael Turner broke off a 40-yard run to the Carolina 22 to set up a field goal.
8:02 left in first quarter
Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme completed a 22-yard pass to Muhsin Muhammad to key a touchdown drive.
13:22 left in second quarter
DeAngelo Williams was hit a yard behind the line of scrimmage, but spun away (360-degree style) and ran 28 yards to the Atlanta 5 to set up a touchdown
9:45 left in second quarter
A pass interference penalty against Carolina cornerback Chris Gamble gave the Falcons a first down at the Panthers’ 29 after an incomplete pass had appeared to turn the ball over on downs. The Falcons drove in for a TD after the penalty.
5:22 left in second quarter
The Panthers lost one of their top players, likely for the season, when left tackle Jordan Gross was carted off the field after breaking his right ankle.
3:32 left in second quarter
Panthers rookie safety Sherrod Martin intercepted an overthrown pass by Matt Ryan and returned it 12 yards to the Atlanta 33 to set up xxxxx.
5:55 left in third quarter
Kicker John Kasay’s 51-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Falcons defensive end Chauncey Davis, giving Atlanta possession at its 40.
13:44 left in fourth quarter
The Falcons went for it on fourth-and-1 from the Carolina 3 and scored a TD.
6:35 left in fourth quarter
With a chance to give Atlanta a one-point lead, kicker Jason Elam missed a 34-yard field goal attempt, hooking it wide left to leave the Panthers ahead 21-19.
3:45 left in fourth quarter
Cornerback Richard Marshall intercepted a deep pass to Michael Jenkins by Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan and returned it 28 yards to the Panthers’ 49.
2:07 left in fourth quarter
Facing third-and-4 from the Atlanta 45 and needing a first down to avoid giving the Falcons the ball back, the Panthers handed off to Jonathan Stewart and he burst through the left side of the line and ran for the game-clinching touchdown.
