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Falcons wrap: Here’s all the coverage from the Week 11 loss to the Panthers

Atlanta Falcons players look defeated on the sidelines as the Carolina Panthers move the ball to a field goal position during overtime of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons players look defeated on the sidelines as the Carolina Panthers move the ball to a field goal position during overtime of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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The Falcons fell to 3-7 with Sunday’s 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The season is on the brink, as the Falcons have lost five consecutive games, and they’re on the the precipice of missing the playoffs again, after some optimism to start the season.

Here’s the AJC’s content from the loss in Week 11:

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) on a 2-point conversion attempt in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Falcons coach Raheem Morris (center) has a discussion with referees during the second half against the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Travelers wait in Concourse F, the international terminal, at Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB after taking the reins in third quarter of Sunday’s loss.