Game photos: Falcons vs. Panthers
Get an inside look at Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers with top photos from the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 stands with Honorary Captain Luke Gillam during the National Anthem before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
My Cause My Cleats is shown on the field goal post before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Robby Illanes/Atlanta Falcons)
A detailed view of the cleats worn by Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms upbefore the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 stretches before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Falcons Legend Roddy White poses for a photo with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur M Blank and Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Josh Sowemimo)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 inside the tunnel before taking the field against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 takes the field before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 is introduced before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Fred Daniels/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael #36, wide receiver Christian Blake #13, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17, running back Keith Smith #40, and running back Qadree Ollison #30 react after a play during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 tackle Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel #10 during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 tackle Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel #10 during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 in action during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 and defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 make a tackle against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 dives with the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players huddle during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Robby Illanes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Robby Illanes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 catches the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a reception during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Keith Smith #40 celebrates with. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 after making a catch against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 catches the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 catches the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 catches the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 makes a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during the during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 celebrates after receiving the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Robby Illanes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the first half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the first half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 gives a thumbs up during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Kenjon Barner #38 reacts after a play during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tyeler Davison #96 celebrates after recovering a fumble after Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen #7 during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tyeler Davison #96 celebrates with. defensive end Takk McKinley #98 after recovering a fumble after Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen #7 during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons celebrate after. Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 gives the ball to a fan after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 receives a 93-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 receives a 93-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 and quarterback Matt Ryan #2 react after Freeman's touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball past Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid #25 during the third quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 receives a 93-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 runs for a touchdown after receiving a 93-yard pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 runs for a touchdown after receiving a 93-yard pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen #7 during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Robby Illanes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee #27 makes an interception during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 and defensive end Adrian Clayborn #99 sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen #7 during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 reacts after a play during the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 recovers a fumble during the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Keith Smith #40 reacts after a play during the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee #27 makes an interception during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Cone/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Keith Smith #40 reacts after a play during the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 and wide receiver Justin Hardy #14 chat during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 in action during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn hugs Carolina Panthers head coach Perry Fewell after the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Kenjon Barner #38 interacts with fans after the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn waves to fans after the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy #14 and Carolina Panthers running back Jordan Scarlett #20 sign their jerseys after the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 and free safety Ricardo Allen #37 walk off the field after the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 hugs Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen #7 after the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
