Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 16 · Georgia Dome
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The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 10–3 on the road at Georgia Dome in Week 16 of the 2006 regular season on December 24, 2006. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The 13 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 16.
The result moved the Panthers to 7–8 and dropped the Falcons to 7–8. The Panthers finished 2006 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2006 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 20–6 on September 10, 2006. When they met again, the Carolina Panthers won 27–20 on September 23, 2007. The teams split their two 2006 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Falcons lead the series 11–5 after meeting No. 16 since 1999 Full series history
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Atlanta ran for five touchdowns to tie a club record and moved into a share of first place in the NFC South, but lost Za’Darius Smith and Jake Matthews to injuries.
Carolina’s second-year receiver came within one catch and nine yards of two franchise records, and the defense stopped Detroit on fourth-and-13 to seal the win.
