Falcons finally finding some success with running game

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson scores against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst scores past Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs over Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis is tackled by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter recovered a fumble against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah and returned it for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)