Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons

Falcons lose costly review to Panthers

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Credit: Chuck Burton

Credit: Chuck Burton

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
By
Dec 13, 2015

An early review call went against the Falcons in their game against the undefeated Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.

On a second-and-22, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton completed a pass to tight Greg Olsen, who appeared to fumble the ball.

Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen recovered the ball and the Falcons had an apparent first down.

The Panthers challenged the ruling on the field and after a review, the ball was awarded to the Panthers because the officials said Olsen was down by contact. Strong safety William Moore and linebacker Justin Durant were credited with the tackle.

Three plays later, Carolina running back Jonathan Stewart scored on a short touchdown run.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

Follow D. Orlando Ledbetter on facebookFollow D. Orlando Ledbetter on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, facing, greets head coach Raheem Morris after a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Credit: AP

Falcons’ Raheem Morris feels he has 100% of Arthur Blank’s support

“He is 100% in support of me,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris says of owner Arthur Blank. “The support isn’t an issue."

Falcons try to rebound after getting blown out

The Falcons signed wide receiver Malik Heath, who was placed on waivers by the Packers, and released safety Jordan Fuller.

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss Sunday to the Seahawks

The loss to the Seahawks means the Falcons are officially eliminated from the playoffs and tie the mark for most consecutive losing seasons in franchise history with eight.

The Latest

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, facing, greets head coach Raheem Morris after a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Credit: AP

Falcons’ Raheem Morris feels he has 100% of Arthur Blank’s support

Falcons try to rebound after getting blown out

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss Sunday to the Seahawks

Featured

Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

When ICE takes breadwinners, it takes a toll on families ... and on the economy

For immigrant families, brushes with ICE can result in financial precarity that could have implications for the broader economy.

‘I’m a bad kid,’ he told himself. How Georgia’s special ed program failed one child.

Parents find that it's easy to get into the GNETS program, but in some districts, difficult to leave.

‘A lot of blame, but not enough action’: Atlanta leaders lack path to fix jail

Stakeholders across Atlanta and Fulton County grapple with a complex web of issues that contribute to overcrowding, crumbling structure.