Photos: Panthers vs. Falcons
View game action photos from Carolina's 33-16 loss to Atlanta.
![Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones, top, is tackled by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry, bottom, in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/uhzyd8o5fqaoyfb567kn.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones, top, is tackled by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry, bottom, in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton (96) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/bazvfkulggmtamlr23ln.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton (96) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/vvmywogvlvtzfsakr4dh.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Atlanta Falcons' Josh Perkins (82) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) and Thomas Davis (58) defend in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/tbtgj403rntdkykkeg8i.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Josh Perkins (82) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) and Thomas Davis (58) defend in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Atlanta Falcons' Brian Poole (34) runs after an interception against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/d0anjjmy1ctizojsfpki.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Brian Poole (34) runs after an interception against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Atlanta Falcons' Aldrick Robinson (19) catches a pass as Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/otyynkrpuxsnfvx7ms3a.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Aldrick Robinson (19) catches a pass as Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Dwight Freeney (93) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/aedabjns7xcqacwfzebj.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Dwight Freeney (93) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) reaches for a ball as Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins (32) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/vfwrlzcf5w6mi3omsqlk.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) reaches for a ball as Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins (32) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs out of bounds after a catch in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/ssloxk5hnluzbcys9me4.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs out of bounds after a catch in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) celebrates with Cam Newton (1) after Olsen passed 1,000 yards receiving in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/lnxsgr19s0ekwxnd9jsm.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) celebrates with Cam Newton (1) after Olsen passed 1,000 yards receiving in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) misses a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford (23) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/yjyt1pj5j9gtlaqh6fd6.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) misses a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford (23) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman, right, is tackled by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry, left, in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/mse4kyvsqui9m4pw71zh.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman, right, is tackled by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry, left, in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/sf0kk7d1yojfvlx51y1p.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' D.J. Tialavea (86) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/pyf3kaguzgabqi4p7c9x.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' D.J. Tialavea (86) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/tqakwneivc8obagdsqbr.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins (32) runs after an interception as Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/lffztj88ro8fhufp2n5l.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins (32) runs after an interception as Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/zblyp2rk1plmygtmugrg.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera reacts to a call in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/d93gs40esemk2s16hv4s.jpg)
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera reacts to a call in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/tkvkskarvfjehtojcfsn.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/icqn30is2xgoljexklef.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/x39ow2a4vkmrxyfaiysz.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) catches a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/zmhdjdzbccx2a4nfuxzt.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) catches a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Tevin Coleman, right, runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley, left, and Thomas Davis, back, defend in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/dttftd1qlbou0m7z4nyl.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Tevin Coleman, right, runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley, left, and Thomas Davis, back, defend in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Atlanta Falcons' Tevin Coleman (26) runs past Carolina Panthers' Tre Boston (33) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/mczcainmvznzpdjitwr5.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons' Tevin Coleman (26) runs past Carolina Panthers' Tre Boston (33) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Ricardo Allen (37) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/ci2ob4zgy84x7psi51fg.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Ricardo Allen (37) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) and Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins (32) watch a pass fall incomplete in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/bsontz3hnqcgjjjclczd.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) and Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins (32) watch a pass fall incomplete in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/utavezbx2es0nhoeaxdt.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, and others watch from the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/oacf2rjgug72c0vghmnl.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, and others watch from the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
![Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) catches a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. The Falcons won 33-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/thea49fk4seoyunjshfb.jpg)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) catches a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. The Falcons won 33-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
![Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, shakes hands with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. The Falcons won 33-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/panthers/drcjx4ttwct3yfmix1e4.jpg)
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, shakes hands with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. The Falcons won 33-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)