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NFL Week 14, Falcons vs. Panthers

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Sluggish start hurts Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons fell behind 23-0 to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday before mounting a comeback that would fall short.

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Michael Turner losing playing time

Michael Turner only played 31 percent of the snaps on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.

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Sean Weatherspoon: Falcons' D must 'bounce back'

Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon was disappointed in the effort of the defense against the Panthers, and knows the unit must bounce back going forward.

Sluggish start hurts Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons fell behind 23-0 to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday before mounting a comeback that would fall short.

Michael Turner losing playing time

Michael Turner only played 31 percent of the snaps on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.

Mike Smith upset by lack of execution on 3rd downs

The Falcons struggled on third downs on both sides of the ball in the loss to the Panthers on Sunday, which upset coach Mike Smith.

Falcons moving on from loss to Carolina

The Atlanta Falcons lost just their second game of the season on Sunday, and now they're focusing on the three games remaining on their regular season schedule.

Falcons struggling on third downs

The Atlanta Falcons have not fared well on third downs in recent weeks -- on either side of the ball.

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Chicago's struggles shape NFC race

The Falcons don't have much to worry about after a loss to the Panthers this week. Elsewhere in the NFC, teams are lining up to take advantage of a weakened Bears team.

Julio Jones scores in fantasy

Julio Jones got a late touchdown to salvage an otherwise underwhelming day.

Roddy White has solid fantasy performance

Roddy White had 117 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort on Sunday.

Matt Ryan has solid fantasy game

Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two TDs in a losing effort to the Panthers.

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NFL inactives, Week 14: Falcons vs. Panthers

The Carolina Panthers will be without running back Jonathan Stewart for the second straight game on Sunday as he recovers from an ankle injury.

Jacquizz Rodgers seeing increased workload

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers is experiencing an increased workload as the season progresses and he continues to take a greater share of the carries from starter Michael Turner.

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McClain has made Panthers regret cutting him

Robert McClain has played well for the Falcons this season after being let go by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers. He'll get a chance to make the latter team further regret its decision on Sunday.

Koetter not worried about Ryan's dip in production

Atlanta Falcons quarterback threw six interceptions over his last three games, but offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter isn't getting caught up in that number.

Julio Jones looking for better offensive effort

The Atlanta Falcons gave up seven sacks in their first meeting with the Carolina Panthers, which is something Julio Jones does not want to see repeated this weekend.

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