Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid, left and Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) hit Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Former Atlanta Falcons player Roddy White speaks during a Falcons Ring of Honor ceremony during half time of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) hits Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (80) as Thomas scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) makes the catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) makes a catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. ran for a touchdown on the play. Zaccheaus(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) causes Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) celebrtates a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 40-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) celebrates on a defensive play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)