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Third down struggles continue to hamstring Panthers' defense

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Atlanta Falcons faced third-and-9 at their own 31-yard line late in the first quarter of their 38-20 win over the Carolina Panthers, when Darnell Mooney popped wide open on the left side for a 12-yard gain that could have gone for even more had the wide receiver not slipped.

Three plays later, Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn was called with pass interference when the Falcons faced third-and-5.

Seven plays later, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson broke free for a 5-yard touchdown run around the left side on third-and-3 to tie the game at 7.