Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles past Atlanta Falcons' Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.

Atlanta Falcons' Mohamed Sanu (12) runs past Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) dives for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Ricardo Allen (37) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Atlanta Falcons' Austin Hooper (81) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) celebrates his interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) returns an interception as Atlanta Falcons' Wes Schweitzer (71) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Mohamed Sanu (12) runs past Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Russell Shepard (19) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Adrian Clayborn (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) dives for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, front, is sacked by Atlanta Falcons' Adrian Clayborn (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Curtis Samuel (10) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Brian Poole (34) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

The tattoo "God Willing" on the hand of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) as he stands for the national anthem prior to an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers beat the Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) jumps into the splits as he is introduced prior to an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) looks for an opening during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leaps for a first down during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers beat the Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Bank of America Stadium prior to an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives into the end zone during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes down field during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) signs a fan's jersey prior to an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) drags down Atlanta Falcons fullback Derrick Coleman (40) during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers beat the Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) congratulates running back Tevin Coleman (26) following his fourth quarter touchdown during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Carolina Panthers beat the Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. The Carolina Panthers beat the Falcons 20-17. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up prior to an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is takes the field as he is introduced prior to an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 9, 2017 in Charlotte. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Russell Shepard (19) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Andy Levitre (67) blocks during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) reacts after a tackle during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) makes a reception as Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) defends during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) on the field during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates after a touchdown run with quarterback Cam Newton (1) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown reception during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs upfield as Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) defends during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs upfield as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) defends during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) drops a pass in the end zone during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and owner Arthur Blank talk during warm ups prior to an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs onto the field during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) makes a touchdown reception during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) jumps during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs uphill during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs upfield during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs uphill during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler (92), defensive end Mario Addison (97), defensive end Kyle Love (93) celebrate after a defensive play during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) stiff arms Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates after a touchdown run during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) jumps during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Falcons, 20-17.