Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) heads to the sideline after throwing an interception late in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The Falcons won, 22-10.
David T. Foster III
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brenton Bersin (11) makes a reception in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) after connecting on a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) reaches up for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) makes a reception as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) tackles him in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) heads upfield as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) closes in during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) combines with cornerback Daryl Worley (26) to stop Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws downfield against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne (34) finds running room against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) will take more deep shots against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday than he did in the season opener against Dallas.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) disrupts a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The Falcons won, 22-10.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) reaches out for a lain reception past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The Falcons won, 22-10.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) strides by Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) after making a reception during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The Falcons won, 22-10.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) late in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The Falcons won, 22-10.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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