Falcons 31, Panthers 10
Photos from Carolina's loss to Atlanta.
Carolina Panther coach John Fox exits the locker room prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Fox will not be returning next season as the Panthers head coach. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Carolina Panther coach John Fox talks with quarterback Jimmy Clausen prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Fox will not be returning next season as the Panthers head coach. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) defends in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) reacts after catching a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers safety Sherrod Martin (23) walks away in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) is stopped by Carolina Panthers defender C.J. Wilson (27) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson (33) fumbles as he is hit by Atlanta Falcons defender Eric Weems (14) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons punt returner Eric Weems (14) outruns the Carolina Panthers defense on a first quarter punt return for a touchdown during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Defending for the Panthers is: Robert McClain (36), Marcus Hudson (25) and Abdul Hodge (56). (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons punt-return specialist Eric Weems (14) reacts after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers defenders Sherrod Martin (23) and C.J. Wilson (27) stop Atlanta Falcons receiver Michael Jenkins (12) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers defenders Sherrod Martin (23), Greg Hardy (76) and and C.J. Wilson (27) and Jon Beason (52) stop Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panther coach John Fox reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Carolina Panther coach John Fox reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons punt returner Eric Weems (14) outruns the Carolina Panthers defense on a first quarter touchdown return during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Defending for the Panthers is: Marcus Hudson (25) and Jordan Senn (57).AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks for a receiver in the first half as Carolina Panthers defender Greg Hardy (76) pursues during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) reacts in the first half of their NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts after throwing a second half touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons punt returner Eric Weems (14) outruns Carolina Panthers defender Abdul Hodge (56) on a first quarter touchdown return during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling (44) is stopped by Carolina Panthers defenders in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs through the Carolina Panthers defense in the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is pictured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta running back Michael Turner (33) runs for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox talks with reporters following a 31-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in his final NFL football game as Panthers head coach, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox, left, congratulates Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith following a 31-10 win by the Falcons during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason reacts in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox talks with reporters following a 31-10 loss in his final game as Panthers head coach, to the Atlanta Falcons, during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks for a receiver in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011.(AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks for a receiver in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) looks for a receiver in the second half of their NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons receiver Brian Finnerman (86) is tackled by Carolina Panthers James Anderson (50) and Jon Beason (52) during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) rushes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) is brought down by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41)the first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems (14) runs against the Carolina Panthers during he first half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
