Playing for the NFC South title and a possible playoff berth, the Falcons found themselves in high-scoring affair with the Panthers that creeped into overtime.
The Panthers, behind the play of quarterback Bryce Young, defeated the Falcons, 44-38, on Sunday in somber Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Falcons finished the regular-season 8-9 as the fans booed the decision to go to overtime with time still left in regulation. The Panthers improved to 5-12…