Falcons coach Mike Smith was taken to a Charlotte hospital after experiencing chest pains on Sunday. The incident happened following Atlanta's 31-23 road win over the Panthers, when Smith felt pain on the team's charter. He was escorted off the plane and from there was taken to the hospital. Smith did not suffer a heart attack. "Following the Falcons game vs. Carolina today, head coach Mike Smith was transported to a hospital in Charlotte for a non-emergency matter," the team said in a statement. "Coach Smith is resting comfortably, his tests reaffirmed his health, and he is expected to be in Atlanta on Monday. The Falcons will provide further information as it becomes available."