Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers

Check out all the action from Sunday's NFC South showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers.

Ouch! Sunday was a rough one for Matt Ryan and the Falcons, who were roughed up by the Panthers, 24-9.

Ryan took hit after hit, including this illegal one from Panthers defensive tackle Darwin Walker.

Even Falcons running back Michael Turner couldn't get going against a stiff Carolina defense.

Panthers defenders cornerback #20 Chris Gamble and linebacker #52 Jon Beason grabbed a hold of Turner.

Steve Smith avoided Lawyer Milloy in the first half and headed for the end zone.

After getting past Milloy, Smith fought off Falcons defensive back Chris Houston for a 54-yard touchdown that put the Panthers ahead 14-6.

Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme celebrated with Smith after the long touchdown.

Falcons running back Jerious Norwood is upended by Panthers linebacker James Anderson.

Ryan didn't enjoy being sacked by Julius Peppers.

Matt Ryan will be the Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Falcons injured offensive lineman Sam Baker watches the game with coach Mike Smith.

Baker (right) is still recovering from a concussion.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White makes a first down reception past Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall.

Falcons defensive end John Abraham did not add to his sack total, but did get in Panthers punter Jason Baker's face to block this punt.

Falcons rookie wide receiver Harry Douglass couldn't hold onto this pass from Ryan.

Panthers cornerback Chris Gamble breaks up a pass to Falcons wide receiver Roddy White.

Douglas snagged this pass before being brought down by Pantherd defensive back Ken Lucas.

At the end of Sunday's loss, the Falcons, including tackle Tyson Clabo, left, and guard Harvey Dahl, looked exhausted.

It's back to the drawing board for the coach Smith and the Falcons, who host the Packers on Sunday.

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Ouch! Sunday was a rough one for Matt Ryan and the Falcons, who were roughed up by the Panthers, 24-9.

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