Photos: Fans in stands, but still no wins for Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Fans in stands, but still no wins for Falcons

Fans return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the Atlanta Falcons face the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) hangs his head as walks off field following the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

NFL football fans take their socially distanced seats in the end zone before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It is the first Falcons home game at which fans have been allowed. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (left) and team owner Arthur Blank talk before game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

An Atlanta Falcons fan and a Carolina Panthers fan watch warmups before the game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This is the first Falcons home game at which fans have been allowed. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank takes in the scene as running back Todd Gurley (21) and the Atlanta Falcons prepare on the field before playing the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons safety Keanu Neal (22) and teammates tackle Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis (28) in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) after a catch in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) celebrates a rushing touchdown with wide receiver Russell Gage (83) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons tight end Luke Stocker (88) is tackled after a catch by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson and safety Tre Boston (33) in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) runs after a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kendall Sheffield (20) and defensive end Dante Fowler (56) in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

An Atlanta Falcons fan cheers after the national anthem in the first home game to feature fans in the stands Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons faced the Carolina Panthers. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcon fans cheer after as the team prepares to face the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This is the first Falcons game to feature fans in the stands, following COVID-19 restrictions. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis (28) celebrates his receiving touchdown with wide receiver Pharoh Cooper in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Stephen Weatherly (91) in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs after a catch in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) runs after a catch in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) makes a one-handed catch over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kendall Sheffield (20) in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium scoreboard after a Carolina Panthers field goal during the second half Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. The remain winless following the Panthers' 23-16. (John Bazemore/AP)

Oct. 11, 2020 - Atlanta: A few Atlanta Falcon fans remain in their seats following the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It was the first Falcons game to allow fans following COVID-19 restrictions. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Oct. 11, 2020 - Atlanta: An Atlanta Falcon fan watches the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It was the first home game in Atlanta to allow fans in the stands following COVID-19 restrictions. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs for yards against Carolina Panthers defensive end Stephen Weatherly (91) in the second half against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) makes a catch in the second half against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) is unable to pull down a Matt Ryan pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of a 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Rasul Douglas (24) and safety Tre Boston (33) in the second half Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Oct. 11, 2020 - Atlanta: Carolina Panthers safety Juston Burris (left) celebrates with teammates cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (25) and safety Tre Boston intercepting a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83, right) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Panthers won 23-16. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Carolina Panthers safety Juston Burris (left) celebrates with teammates cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (25) and safety Tre Boston after intercepting a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83, right) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 23-16 to go 0-5 on the season. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Oct. 11, 2020 - Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts after throwing an interception in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 23-16 to start the season 0-5. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons linebackers LaRoy Reynolds (59) and Mykal Walker (43) react following the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) consoles guard Chris Lindstrom (63) following the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (54) walks off of the field following the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank (center) walks by general manager Thomas Dimitroff in the remaining minutes of the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (left) and general manager Thomas Dimitroff walk off of the field following the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Atlanta, at 0-5, is off to its worst start since 1997.(Jason Getz/For the AJC)

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Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) hangs his head as walks off field following the Falcons' 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

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