Carolina Panthers' Taylor Heinicke (6) rolls out to pass as Atlanta Falcons' Takkarist McKinley (98) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Ian Thomas (80) celebrates his touchdown with Taylor Heinicke (6) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates with Taylor Heinicke (6) after Heinicke's touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) is hit by Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Taylor Heinicke (6) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Taylor Heinicke warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Taylor Heinicke (6) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Jack Crawford (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a touchdown pass past Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs as Atlanta Falcons' Damontae Kazee (27) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Mohamed Sanu (12) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, argues a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) breaks up a pass to Atlanta Falcons' Calvin Ridley (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Brian Poole (34) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Carolina Panthers Kyle Allen (7) looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Atlanta Falcons' Tevin Coleman (26) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Mohamed Sanu (12) runs past Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Carolina Panthers' Jarius Wright (13) is upended by Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Taylor Heinicke, right, slides after a run as Atlanta Falcons' Sharrod Neasman (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Taylor Heinicke (6) scrambles against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Atlanta Falcons' Mohamed Sanu (12) runs past Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Atlanta Falcons' Brian Hill (32) fumbles the ball as he hurdles Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. The Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Brian Hill (32) tries to hurdle Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera looks up at a video board during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford (23) celebrates after a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Carolina Panthers' Taylor Heinicke (6) sits on the ground after being sacked against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' D.J. Moore (12) misses a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Isaiah Oliver (20) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, right, greets Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan, left, after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)