Photos: Panthers at Falcons
AP Photos from Carolina's loss to Atlanta in Week 17.

Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) hits Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is hit by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after the ball is thrown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs by Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne (34) vies for a fumbled ball as Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers huddle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) and Mario Addison (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) celebrates his touchdown catch with Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers defensive back Captain Munnerlyn (41) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) leaps over Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (14) is hit by Carolina Panthers free safety Colin Jones, left, and Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) runs back an intercepted ball against Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (67) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) watches a replay after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, speaks with Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)