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Matt Ryan, Falcons beat Panthers 19-17 to grab share of first place in NFC South

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    Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) is hit by Carolina Panthers' Dwan Edwards (92) as he throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn) (The Associated Press)

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    Atlanta Falcons' Kemal Ishmael (36) intercepts a Carolina Panthers pass in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) (The Associated Press)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Matt Ryan threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, Matt Bryant added four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons moved into a tie for first place in the lowly NFC South with a 19-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Bryant's 44-yard field goal with 2:08 left put Atlanta ahead for good, and the Falcons withstood a late Carolina rally.

Carolina's Graham Gano missed a 46-yard field goal try with 1:27 remaining and had a 63-yarder blocked as time expired.

The Falcons (4-6) moved into a tie with New Orleans for the division lead after the Saints lost at home to Cincinnati 27-10.

Cam Newton overcame two early interceptions to throw for 292 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, but it wasn't enough for the Panthers (3-6-1), who have lost five straight.

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