Los Angeles (AFP) - The Carolina Panthers' pursuit of a perfect NFL season ended Sunday with a stunning 20-13 loss to the Falcons in Atlanta.
In the penultimate week of the regular season the Panthers were aiming to move to 15-0, but the Falcons -- routed 38-0 by the Panthers on December 12 -- had other ideas.
Julio Jones leapt over two defenders to reel in a spectacular 70-yard touchdown catch and rookie Vic Beasley sealed the triumph by forcing a fumble from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the final minute that the Falcons recovered.