PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

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PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

In a key battle in the NFC South Division, the Carolina Panthers rallied to defeat the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after the game. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers players celebrate with place kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (third from right) after he makes the game-winning field goal to beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. interacts with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young after the game. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime, 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers place kicker Ryan Fitzgerald makes the game-winning field goal to beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank watches as Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald makes the game-winning field goal to beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) leaves the field after the game where the Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (right) shakes hands with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (left) after the Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Storm Norton (second from left) reacts as Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (bottom center) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (center) reacts with teammates after scoring his team's third touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (second from left) reacts after his second touchdown during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (left) escapes the pocket during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (second from right) celebrates with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (second from left) after his second touchdown during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players celebrate with running back Bijan Robinson after he gets a first down during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (center) reacts after getting a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle LaCale London (second from right) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jalon Walker (third from left) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (left) tackles Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (right) during the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (second from left) reacts after a first down during the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (second from left) lands on the ground after a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons safety Billy Bowman Jr. (bottom left) reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (bottom right) during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players look defeated on the sidelines as the Carolina Panthers move the ball to a field goal position during overtime of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players look defeated on the sidelines as the Carolina Panthers move the ball to a field goal position during overtime of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (left) breaks a tackle to help his team get close to field goal position during overtime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez kicks a 45-yard field goal with 16 seconds remaining, tying the score and sending the game into overtime during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins attempts a pass during overtime of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (right) is unable to catch the ball under pressure from Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after the game. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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