The Atlanta Falcons, in the race for the NFC South title, were upset by the Carolina Panthers in a 9-7 defeat. Despite their previous 1-12 record, the Panthers secured the win with a 23-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro on the final play. The Falcons, now at a 6-8 record, had their only touchdown from a 56-yard catch by Jonnu Smith. However, an interception by quarterback Desmond Ridder and head coach Arthur Smith's trust in him may have led to their downfall. The game was marked by low yardage, with teams combining for just 63 yards before Smith's catch. The Panthers' victory ties their franchise record for the fewest points in a win.
The #Panthers have scored a combined 24 points in wins this season.
Watch: #Falcons QB Desmond Ridder on his big interception https://t.co/6QPXRf1YNk
Quick take: #Falcons lose because Arthur Smith trusted Desmond Ridder -- By @MCunninghamAJC https://t.co/Cl3qhVL8mI
Panthers beat Falcons 9-7 for second win of season. https://t.co/B87PMGjyMy
PANTHERS WIN ON WALK-OFF FG 🔥 (via @NFL) https://t.co/AYXerysVO8
THE PANTHERS GET THE WIN 🚨 (via @NFL) https://t.co/MomZ7P5mOz
Panthers just beat the Falcons, 9-7... + Carolina scored 0 TDs + Atlanta scored 1 TD Teams to not score a TD were 1-82 SU last three seasons entering today when facing a team who did -- Bears over Vikings earlier this year was the lone win. https://t.co/XRUNezKec8
Panthers just beat the Falcons, 7-6... + Carolina scored 0 TDs + Atlanta scored 1 TD Teams to not score a TD were 1-82 SU last three seasons entering today when facing a team who did -- Bears over Vikings earlier this year was the lone win. https://t.co/rnKh0icg8E
Panthers win!!!!! Second win of the season!!!!! Falcons yikes. https://t.co/tlVkpnGymZ
THE PANTHERS WIN 🔥 (via @NFL) https://t.co/Rj2Akdu4Db
THE PANTHERS WIN IT 🙌 📺: FOX https://t.co/EZYrP8rCzI
PANTHERS WIN! #ATLvsCAR https://t.co/eipdMcMWfT
Panthers win! Carolina 9, Atlanta 7. Courtesy of a 23-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro. That ending is not all that different of a win than the team's other victory this year over the Houston Texans. More to come soon!
Panthers beat the Falcons, 9-7, to improve to 2-12 and open up the No. 1 pick for the Patriots. That's a loss that won't help Arthur Smith keep his job
Eddy Pineiro's 23-yard FG gives Panthers a 9-7 win as time expires. Panthers tie franchise record for fewest points in a victory. They're 2-12 with Packers coming to CLT next week.
The 1-12 Carolina Panthers have defeated the Atlanta Falcons 9-7. Atlanta drops to 6-8 in a game they could not afford to lose. Carolina has their second win. https://t.co/w0tMWsCgd7
Meanwhile, in Charlotte, the Panthers beat the Falcons 9-7.
Panthers win!!!! #keeppounding #clt
Panthers win 9-7 on a 23-yard, final-play field goal. https://t.co/3z25Ueaagm
The Panthers have just upset the Falcons 9-7. Carolina moves to 2-12, while the Falcons fall to 6-8.
9-7, #Panthers beat the #Falcons on a 23-yard field goal.
#Panthers 9, #Falcons 7. (How are y'all feeling).
#Panthers have defeated the #Falcons 9-7. Carolina improves to 2-12 ... and still would have the 1st overall pick in the draft, which belongs to the #Bears.
9-6, #Panthers beat the #Falcons on a 23-yard field goal.
1-12 Panthers are a chipshot FG from a win over a Falcons team battling for the NFC South title.
Panthers have first-and-10 at the 15-yard line at the two-minute warning. Can drain the clock (or all of Atlanta's timeouts) and then kick a chip shot field goal for the lead. This will be a rough outcome for all the Falcons.
Falcons lead Panthers 7-3 at halftime. https://t.co/ogwvLmgCUQ
Halftime: Atlanta 7, Carolina 3. Falcons have rushed for 41 yards. Panthers have rushed for 40. So far, the 56-yard pass to Jonnu Smith represents 22.4 percent of this game's total yardage. Atlanta gets the ball to start second half.
#Falcons 7, #Panthers 3. Carolina scoring drive was 12 plays, 60 yards and took 4:27 off the clock. 34-yard field goal by Eddie Pineiro
Atlanta 7, Carolina 3, :22 left in Q2. Falcons and Panthers each have five possessions. Both teams have gone turnover on downs, punt, punt, punt, punt, scoring drive.
Eddy Piñeiro good from 34 yards out. Panthers are on the board. Atlanta 7-3 with 22 seconds left in the half.
#Falcons 7, #Panthers 0. Drive summary: 3 plays,63 yards, 1:17 time off the clock.
Falcons complete a 56-yard pass to Jonnu Smith, which felt like a miracle. (Prior to it, the teams had combined for 63 yards.) Then a quick completion to Cordarrelle Patterson for the touchdown. Falcons 7-0.
The Falcons gained more yards in one play -- Jonnu Smith's 56-yard catch -- than the Panthers have on five possessions (46). Atlanta leads 7-0.
#Falcons come up with a big play. Ridder to Jonnu Smith for 56 yards.
After one quarter, #Falcons 0, #Panthers 0. (I sense they were feeling each other out and in the second quarter we'll see some points).
#Falcons get stuffed on fourth-and-2 for loss of 1. #Panthers ball.
AJC ePaper: THREE KEY MATCHUPS — #Falcons at #Panthers https://t.co/9Go2OWvG8O https://t.co/pyq0hQbvn6
3 key matchups: #Falcons at #Panthers https://t.co/LgTZRhlaSS
Watch: #Falcons QB Desmond Ridder on facing #Panthers https://t.co/pGpkPhuC5y
Watch: #Falcons QB Desmond Ridder on facing the 1-12 #Panthers https://t.co/pGpkPhuC5y
#Falcons in no position to take 1-12 #Panthers lightly https://t.co/FvaGCPadkK
#Falcons coach Arthur Smith noted how the #Panthers ran the ball in their loss to the Saints. They had 39 rushes for 204 yards.