Needing a victory to potentially make the postseason, the Falcons have gotten themselves back in Sunday’s game against the Panthers.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has rushed for a 5-yard touchdown to tie the score at 10-10 midway through the second quarter.
Penix’s first touchdown run capped a 10-play, 70-yard drive.
Drake London had a 24-yard reception on the possession, which Bijan Robinson followed with 15- and 9-yard runs.
With no one open on third-and-goal, Penix rolled to his left and dove for the pylon, making it in for the score.
Additionally, Falcons Mike Hughes has been downgraded to out with a shoulder injury.
