Photos: Panthers vs. Falcons
Week 9: Panthers vs. Falcons

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles past Atlanta Falcons' Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Kaelin Clay (12) tries to recover his fumble as Atlanta Falcons' Brooks Reed (50) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Desmond Trufant (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) and Thomas Davis (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Austin Hooper (81) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) dives for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Ricardo Allen (37) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) returns an interception as Atlanta Falcons' Wes Schweitzer (71) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) celebrates his interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, front, is sacked by Atlanta Falcons' Adrian Clayborn (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Adrian Clayborn (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Russell Shepard (19) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Curtis Samuel (10) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Brian Poole (34) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) tackles Atlanta Falcons' Derrick Coleman (40) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) dives for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan, bottom, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Mario Addison (97) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) misses a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Taylor Gabriel (18) runs past Carolina Panthers' Shaq Green-Thompson (54) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) reacts to an Atlanta Falcons incomplete pass on fourth down late in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Panthers won the game 20-17. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)