The Atlanta Falcons closed out their 2024 campaign with a 44-38 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers at home. After getting off to a 6-3 start, the team will finish Raheem Morris’ first full season as head coach with an 8-9 record.
While the offense did everything possible to secure the win, the Falcons defense couldn’t get a stop to save their lives on Sunday. Michael Penix Jr., Drake London and Bijan Robinson dominated, but Bryce Young and the Panthers were somehow even better.
Here are five takeaways from Atlanta’s 44-38 overtime loss in Sunday’s season finale: