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Falcons vs. Panthers: Carolina wins first coin toss of 2012

Carolina did something on Sunday they haven’t done before in 2012.

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

At home against the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers did something to start the game they haven't been able to in 2012 -- win a coin toss.

The odds, in their thousands, kept Carolina winless on twelve opening coin tosses and one in overtime. The inability to call heads or tails correctly is a perfect example of their struggling 2012 season, which saw a team with a lot of promise on paper fall short of expectations.

Electing to receive first, the Panthers are hoping to strike early against the Falcons, and for a team sitting at 3-9, it’s about the little victories.

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