Final / OT · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 15 · Georgia Dome · Saturday
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 34–31 at home at Georgia Dome in overtime in Week 15 of the 2004 regular season on December 18, 2004. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 15 to need overtime.
The result moved the Falcons to 11–3 and dropped the Panthers to 6–8. The Panthers finished 2004 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2004 at 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 27–10 on October 3, 2004. When they met again, the Carolina Panthers won 24–6 on December 4, 2005. The Falcons swept the 2004 season series.
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 10–2 after meeting No. 12 since 1999 Full series history
Atlanta's left tackle is expected to play through a groin injury on Sunday night, and Baltimore's two questionable starters should join him on the field.
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.
