A quick turnaround might be exactly what the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons need.
The NFC South foes return to action Thursday night in Charlotte, N.C., two weeks after a 37-34 shootout between the same teams in Georgia.
The Falcons (4-5) coughed up a lead in Sunday's 20-17 home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers to give up ground they gained in the NFC. But with little time to lament missed opportunities, Atlanta swiftly fixed its focus to the Panthers.
"We have a big division game ahead on Thursday night," Falcons safety Richie Grant said. "It's a must-win.