Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey prays before entering the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) and Kyle Love (93) celebrate before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs by Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) is hit by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during a pass attempt during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) and Mario Addison (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen, center, celebrates his fumble recovery with Atlanta Falcons' Damontae Kazee (27) and Kemal Ishmael (36) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) leaps over Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers defensive back Captain Munnerlyn (41) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs out of the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) leaps over Carolina Panthers defensive back Jairus Byrd (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks with Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) runs back an intercepted ball against Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (67) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) celebrates an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman leave the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) walks off the field after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. Bryant kicked five field goals in the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, speaks with Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 22-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)