nfl Game Recap
Recap - Falcons Defeat Carolina 29-21
Atlanta earned a 29-21 victory over Carolina on Sunday in Week 14 action at Bank of America Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Falcons were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 42.0.
Cordarrelle Patterson rushed for 58 yards, while Mike Davis added 44 yards in the win. Russell Gage and Kyle Pitts added 64 and 61 receiving yards respectively.
Cam Newton rushed for 47 yards for Carolina, while Chuba Hubbard added 33 yards. P.J. Walker threw for 75 yards for the Panthers, while receivers DJ Moore and Robby Anderson had 84 and 84 yards respectively.
Carolina outgained Atlanta 334-318 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-20 by the Panthers.
Carolina lost the time of possession battle 34:36-25:24, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Atlanta heads into a Week 15 battle against the 49ers. Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.