HIGHLIGHT: Christian McCaffrey scores on fourth down to end first half

Linebacker Luke Kuechly addresses the Panthers struggles on defense and what the unit needs to do to improve moving forward.

Interim head coach Perry Fewell said inconsistent football in the third quarter led to lopsided loss.

Thompson finished with 10 tackles, including one for loss, at Atlanta. He now has his first career 100-tackle season.

The quarterback addressed the team's third down struggles, turnovers and frustrations following the Panthers' 40-20 loss to the Falcons.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen rushes for a 1-yard touchdown vs. the Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen completes a 19-yard pass to tight end Ian Thomas.

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas catches a 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle Allen.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore catches a 39-yard pass from quarterback Kyle Allen.

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan for his fifth sack of the year.

Donte Jackson and the Panthers pass defense held the Redskins to 114 net passing yards.

Wright finished with three receptions including one on Carolina's fourth-quarter touchdown drive.

Curtis Samuel, Taylor Moton, Luke Kuechly and Mario Addison give post-game reaction in the locker room.

Allen finished with 278 passing yards and three touchdowns, two through the air and one on the ground.

Head coach Ron Rivera spoke to the media after the loss to Washington at home.

Jermaine Carter recovered an onside kick to give Carolina a chance late against Washington. It marked the Panthers' first onside recover since 1998 against Buffalo.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen rushes 17 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Washington Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins' 49-yard field goal attempt is blocked by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kyle Love.

Take a 360-degree look at a sack by Mario Addison and Stacy McGee on Dwayne Haskins.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen throws his second touchdown pass of the day to wide receiver DJ Moore

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen throws a 33-yard pass to wide receiver Curtis Samuel.

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins for an 8-yard loss on 2nd down.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen throws a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Curtis Samuel, who high points the ball and gets both feet in for the score.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen completes a swing pass to Christian McCaffrey and lets the running back do the rest for a 12-yard gain.

Watch all of the best highlights from Carolina's 33-14 win over Dallas on Thanksgiving in 2015.