Photos: Falcons fall to Panthers on last-second field goal

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Photos: Falcons fall to Panthers on last-second field goal

The Falcons lost to the Panthers, 9-7, in an NFC South matchup on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers place-kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Carolina Panthers place kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) kicks the game winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Carolina Panthers place-kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Troy Hill forces a fumble by Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers place-kicker Eddy Pineiro kicks a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers place kicker Eddy Pineiro celebrates after a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson celebrates after scoring against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Chris Tabor watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Troy Hill celebrates after forcing a fumble by Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Deion Jones, left, and defensive tackle Derrick Brown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Fans cheer during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

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Carolina Panthers place-kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

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