Photos: Falcons drub Panthers, honor Roddy White

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Photos: Falcons drub Panthers, honor Roddy White

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) completes a catch during the second quarter of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with former Atlanta Falcons wide-receiver Roddy White (right) on the sidelines before the start of the NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. Roddy White will be inducted into the Falcons Ring of Honor during today's game. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (14) wears American Heart Association cleats before the start of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson (33) wears Atlanta Community Food Bank cleats before the start of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) wears Northside Hospital March of Dimes cleats before the start of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) takes a photo with former Atlanta Falcons wide-receiver Roddy White (center) and his family before the start of the NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. Roddy White will be inducted into the Falcons Ring of Honor during today's game. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Panthers owner David Tepper (left) and Falcons owner Arthur Blank talk before their game against the Carolina Panthers in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) completes a catch for a first down during the first quarter of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch during the first quarter of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prepares to complete a pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) during the first quarter of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) celebrates after completing a catch for a touchdown during the second quarter of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) completes a catch during the second quarter of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Former Atlanta Falcons wide-receiver Roddy White is inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor at half-time during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) breaks away for a first down during the first half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is brought down by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) during the first half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) celebrates as he scores a touchdown after he made a touchdown pass during the first half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a touchdown pass during the first half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill (23) reaches the ball across the end-zone to complete a run for a touchdown during the second half of a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers, 40-20. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- The ball is ripped out of the hands of Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) as the Atlanta Falcons defense surrounds him during the second half of a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers, 40-20. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball for a gain of 6-yrads during the second half of a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers, 40-20. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford (95) tackle Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) during the second half of a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers, 40-20. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Carolina Panthers head coach Perry Fewell and Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn shake hands after Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers during the second half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Atlanta Falcons won 40-20 over the Carolina Panthers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) leaves with a smile after Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers during the second half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Atlanta Falcons won 40-20 over the Carolina Panthers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff (right) congratulates coach Dan Quinn shake hands after Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers during the second half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Atlanta Falcons won 40-20 over the Carolina Panthers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (left) walks off the field with Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) and Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) after defeating the Carolina Panthers during a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) scored a touchdown when he caught a 93-yard touchdown pass from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) recovers a fumble and carries the ball toward the Falcons end-zone during the second half of a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers, 40-20. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) runs after he recovered a fumble by Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (80) during the first half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans cheer for their team during the second half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Atlanta Falcons won 40-20 over the Carolina Panthers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 8, 2019 Atlanta - Carolina Panthers linebacker Mario Addison (97) blocks a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half in a NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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12/08/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) completes a catch during the second quarter of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

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