The Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-7 with a 30-27 loss in overtime to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in front of 70,739 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. exited the game in the third quarter due to a knee injury. The Falcons were leading 21-16 when he left the contest.

Kirk Cousins went 6-of-14 for 48 yards in relief of Penix, but was unable to lead Atlanta to a scoring drive during its only possession of overtime. The Falcons punted on a three-and-out drive in overtime.

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Atlanta has a more favorable schedule upcoming against the 2-8 New Orleans Saints in Week 12 and the 2-8 New York Jets in

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