Panthers 21, Falcons 20
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) is hit by Carolina Panthers free safety Mike Mitchell (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons fullback Jason Snelling (44) falls into the end zone for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is hit by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. The play was ruled as a incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera speaks to Official derrick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora (50) trips up Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Linden Gaydosh (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Wes Horton (96) celebrates with Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) lies on the turf after being sacked during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) breaks out of the pocket against Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) is pushed while out of bounds by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. Munnerlyn was charged with a penalty on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes the catch as Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs the ball against Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. Williams fumbled the ball on the play to Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Melvin White (23) celebrates his touchdown after intercepting a ball thrown by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) runs against Carolina Panthers free safety Mike Mitchell (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons fullback Jason Snelling (44) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith watches play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Marvin McNutt (15) makes a catch out of bounds against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) makes a touch-down catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) is hit by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) and Carolina Panthers strong safety Robert Lester (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes a touchdown catch against Carolina Panthers strong safety Quintin Mikell (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) tries to tackle Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown with Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Drayton Florence (29) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) and Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez walks off the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs after the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
