CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers had a week off and were no doubt ready to get back on the field.
The Panthers (5-8) faced off against the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) in an NFC South battle at Bank of America Stadium Sunday.
Carolina found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 33-10 punch to the gut against the Miami Dolphins two weeks ago. It was supposed to be a close contest, and Carolina was supposed to come out on top, but neither of those things ended up happening.
QB Cam Newton had a memorable game, but not in the way you want to be remembered: despite one touchdown, he threw two interceptions with only 4.38 yards per passing attempt.
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GAME DAY UPDATES
3:58 p.m. Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers 29 to 21
3:46 p.m. The kick is good! Panthers now with 21 points, Falcons lead by 8.
3:44 p.m. Robby Anderson Panthers Touchdown! Panthers now at 20, Falcons -- 29, with over 3 minutes left in the 4th quarter.
3:43 p.m. Falcons fumble, Jermaine Carter recovers.
3:25 p.m. Falcon's first sack in the 4th quarter.
3:19 p.m. Cam Erving is back on the field.
3:15 p.m. Atlanta Falcon's Ryan score a touchdown. Panthers down 12.
2:54 p.m. Falcons lead by 6 with 11 minutes left in the third quarter.
2:45 p.m. Panthers score their first touchdown in the third quarter.
2:23 p.m. Atlanta Falcons in a 10-point lead at the half.
2:11 p.m. Falcons lead into halftime. Three minutes left in the 2nd quarter.
1:55 pm. Falcons intercept Cam and M.Walker scores a touchdown. Panthers down 7 to 14.
1:43 p.m. 5-yard penalty due to a false start from Falcons. 2nd quarter begins.
1:39 p.m. 5-yard penalty for the Atlanta Falcons. Too many men on the field.
1:27 p.m. Falcons score their first touchdown from Patterson. Three minutes remaining in the 1st quarter. Game tied.
1:15 p.m. Cam Newton scores the first touchdown and the Carolina Panthers are now on the board. And the kick is good! Panthers, Falcons eight minutes left in the 1st quarter.
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