The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Tennessee Titans, 24-10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons had 422 total yards, including 397 passing, but were 1-for-4 on fourth down.
"You can't have the one-offs… 'except for, other than this play, in between the 20,' all those things are just excuses to me. We'll make sure that we dig in hard to the areas that need it, and we're nowhere near the team we can be, and we're pissed about where we're at after the first quarter, just like the fans are. The good thing, we're the ones that get to fix it, and we certainly intend on doing that."
- Head Coach Dan Quinn
Matt Ryan completed 35-of-53 passes for 397 yards and a 88.3 QB rating. This marks Ryan's fifth consecutive game throwing over 300 passing yards.
Austin Hooper caught nine passes for a career-high 130 yards and the second 100-yard receiving game in his career. The Stanford alum has totaled 307 receiving yards this year, ranking fourth among tight ends in the league, and is on pace for his first 1,000-yard season.
Julio Jones totaled four catches for 52 yards. His first catch of the day, a 20-yarder in the first quarter, put him at 1,016 career receiving yards in 115 games, the fastest a player has accomplished the thousand-yard feat.
"It's just one game at a time for us... People are going to have their opinions on the team and what we're doing or whatever. We do this; this is our life. We come to work every day and we uplift one another and that's all we need."
- Julio Jones
Other offensive highlights include Mohamed Sanu catching nine passes for 91 yards and Devonta Freeman totaling 100 scrimmage yards, 28 rushing and 72 receiving.
Ito Smith had the only Falcons touchdown of the day, posting a one-yard rushing TD after the offense drove down the field 85 yards on six plays in the first quarter. Smith has five career rushing touchdowns.
"We definitely haven't started the way we wanted to, but luckily we've got three quarters of football left so there's still a lot for us to do out there. I'm just ready to bounce back, ready to get back to work and keep pushing."
- Desmond Trufant
De'Vondre Campbell posted a career-high 17 tackles (seven solo), including two for a loss, and two forced fumbles. The four-year pro has 38 tackles this season, tied for the fifth-most in the NFL.
Grady Jarrett and Tyeler Davison also recorded career-highs in tackles. Jarrett finished the day with eight tackles (one solo) and one QB hit, and Davison with seven tackles (two solo).
"We're a quarter of the way through this season, and we have not played up to our standard for sure. It's about the men in our building finding a way to make sure our performances are better as we move forward."
Matt Ryan
Matt Bryant made one field goal today, notching a 42-yard in the start of the third quarter. The 17-year veteran is 3-for-5 so far this season.
Matt Bosher having missed last week's game due to a right groin injury, came back today posting three punts for 129 yards, averaging 43.0 per punt, and kicked all three kickoffs into the endzone for touchbacks.
Get an inside look at Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans with top photos from the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 before the game between the. Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn #99 is shown before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).
Members of the Big Gang gestures before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Members of the Big Gang gestures before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
A detailed view of an Atlanta Falcons player helmet is shown before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 cleats are shown before the game between the Tennessee Titans and. Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 warms up before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
A detailed view of Atlanta Falcons player cleats are shown before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 is introduced before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 takes the field during the start of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Ricardo Allen takes the field during the start of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 takes the field before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 takes the field during the start of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Jamon Brown #68 reacts during the first quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 tackles Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis #33 during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Honorary Captain Caroline Brewer, who is fighting brain cancer, holds hands with Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 and Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn as wide receiver Julio Jones #11 looks on during the national anthem before the start of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Honorary Captain Caroline Brewer, who is fighting brain cancer, gives Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 a high five before the start of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 and defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 react after a play during the first quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 in action during the first quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 runs the ball in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 celebrates after running back Ito Smith #25 (not shown) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titansat Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 hands the ball off to Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).
A detailed view of Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn #99 looking on from the sideline during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 celebrates with offensive guard Wes Schweitzer #71 during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn #99 tackles Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis #84 during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 yells from the line of scrimmage during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 in action running during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 in action during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael #36 makes a gang-tackle during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 runs the ball during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
During the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
During the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
During the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 in action during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 in action during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell #59 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 runs the ball during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 passes the ball during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant #3 looks on before attempting a kick during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 and Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin #78 in action during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell #59 gestures during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky #50 celebrates as the Atlanta Falcons recover a fumble during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons celebrate after recovering a fumble during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons).
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford #95 gestures during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky #50 celebrates as the Atlanta Falcons recover a fumble during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan #26 and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 swap jerseys after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Wes Schweitzer #71 and Tennessee Titans offensive tackle David Quessenberry #72 swap jerseys after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 and Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 swap jerseys after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 swaps jerseys after the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday September 29, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
