Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers

Atlanta Falcons 2013 regular season finale as well as Tony Gonzalez's final NFL game

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hugs tight end Tony Gonzalez in the tunnel moments before he takes the field for the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan takes the field for the final game of the season against the Panthers during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez gives the thumbs up as he takes the field for his final NFL football game to end his 17-year career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez, playing in his final game of a 17-year NFL career, gets past Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly for a first down catch during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White gets past Panthers safety Quintin Mikell for a touchdown catch to take a 17-14 lead during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White gets past Panthers safety Quintin Mikell for a touchdown catch to take a 17-14 lead during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson leaps over Panthers cornerback Melvin White for a first down on the opening drive during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked for a 3-yard loss by Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy, one of 9 Ryan sacks in the game, during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson, one of 9 sacks on Ryan in the game, during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan grimaces as he is sacked by Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson, one of 9 sacks on Ryan in the game, during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan adjusts his shoulder pads after being sacked by Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson, one of 9 sacks on Ryan in the game, during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith reacts to a penalty call after linebacker Paul Worrilow hit Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on the sidelines giving the Panthers a first down during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons linebacker Paul Worrilow is called for a 15-yard penalty hitting Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on the sidelines giving the Panthers a first down during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons safety William Moore intercepts Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Jason Snelling gets into the endzone past Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) stands behind owner Arthur Blank during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers rushes against Stephen Nicholas #54 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on Dec. 29, 2013. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (right) striped the ball from Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams and cornerback Demond Trufant (left) recovers the fumble during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons cornerback Robert Alford strips the ball from Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams and cornerback Demond Trufant recovered the fumble during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Steven Jackson #39 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Quintin Mikell #27 and Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on Dec. 29, 2013 in Atlanta. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams breaks away from Falcons defenders for a first down run during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton gets past Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant for yardage on a quarterback keeper during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs off the field celebrating a 21-20 victory over the Falcons to win the NFC South in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is surrounded by media as he waves farewell to fans walking off the field after playing his final NFL football game against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hugs tight end Tony Gonzalez in the tunnel moments before he takes the field for the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

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