Photos: Falcons work overtime, topple rival Panthers

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The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo and his teammates celebrate after Koo made the winning field goal in overtime against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 37-34.
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Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter reacts after his team defeated the Panthers in overtime Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after an overtime victory. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo boots the winning field goal in overtime against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hands his towel to a fan as he leaves the field Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive back Cornell Armstrong deflects the ball from Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts celebrates with wide receiver Drake London after Pitts scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta.
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Falcons players celebrate with linebacker Lorenzo Carter after Carter intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Former Falcons center Todd McClure speaks with the media on Sunday before the Falcons-Panthers game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. McClure was inducted into the club’s Ring of Honor at halftime. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive back Cornell Armstrong shakes teammates' hands during warmups before the game against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta.
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Falcons owner Arthur Blank greets fans before the game against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta.
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Falcons cornerback Darren Hall reacts at the end of regulation. The host Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hands the ball to running back Caleb Huntley during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons players celebrate with wide receiver Damiere Byrd after his fourth-quarter touchdown Sunday against the Panthers. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) and offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (68) celebrate with receiver Damiere Byrd after Byrd scored in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Panthers. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons cornerback Mike Ford reacts after Panthers kicker Eddy Piñeiro missed a field goal in overtime.
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Panthers kicker Eddy Piñeiro (4) reacts after missing a field goal in overtime Sunday against the host Falcons. Atlanta won 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons cheerleaders perform in Halloween costumes during a break in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta.
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A Falcons fan reacts at the end of the regulation. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime Sunday.
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Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo and his teammates celebrate after Koo made the winning field goal in overtime against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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