Sanders, who missed the last six games with an ankle sprain, returned as one of the Panthers’ top weapons on Sunday. He rushed for 66 yards and the walk-off touchdown and reeled in three grabs for 50 yards—33 of which came on a long score.

The Atlanta Falcons closed out their 2024 campaign with a 44-38 overtime loss against the Carolina Panthers. After getting off to a 6-3 start, the team will finish Raheem Morris’ first full season as head coach with an 8-9 record.

With a 39-yard completion to receiver Drake London inside of the final minute of the third quarter, Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. surpassed his previous career high of 223 passing yards. He finished 21-for-38 passing for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding his first career rushing score.