There are undoubtedly some who will pin Atlanta's recent 23-22 loss to the Detroit Lions on running back Todd Gurley, who couldn't stop himself from going into the end zone late in the fourth quarter and setting up Detroit's comeback victory, but Raheem Morris isn't among them.
Speaking with the media on Monday, Morris took full responsibility for the decision to run the ball on first down with 1:12 remaining in the game after the Lions had just used their final timeout.
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"My biggest regret today," Morris said. "I wanted to give the ball to Todd and let him take the knee. I made that decision; I put that on Todd. Todd got some momentum going and couldn't quite get stopped where he wanted to get stopped to go down, so we could have the game end with a kick. Run out of our stadium with Koo kicking it and us have a happy conversation today."
Gurley broke through the line as a few Lions defenders half-heartedly attempted to tackle him. After the last defensive player released him, he couldn’t slow down his momentum before landing just past the goal line.
The touchdown and ensuing two-point conversion gave the Falcons a 22-16 lead with 1:04 remaining in the game, but it also gave the ball back to Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense. Stafford guided Detroit down the field, alternating between big plays and spiked balls, and set up his 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson as time expired.
If he could do it again, Morris would have never allowed Stafford to touch the ball again.
"I should have, looking back at it, taken a knee with Matt," Morris said. "But I just wanted to put it in Todd's hands, a guy that's comfortable carrying the ball in [that] situation, not have to worry about people jumping on a quarterback pile and trying to knock the ball out of [Matt's] hands. I wanted to put it in a sure running back's hands."
After the game, Gurley said he was “mad as hell” that he wasn't able to go down at the 1-yard line as he wanted to. Ryan said the Falcons would do things differently in hindsight when speaking on Monday, but that doesn't do much to soften the blow of a 1-6 record after another late-game loss.
For his part, though, Morris is owning the decision and the resulting outcome. After leading the Falcons to their first game of the season in his first game as interim head coach, Morris very nearly started his run as the team's leader with two straight wins. That's not how things shook out, however, and Morris is taking that head on.
"Put that on me 100 percent," Morris said. "Todd knew exactly what he wanted to do. And like he talked to you last night, how mad he was at himself. But, when I get a chance to see him, I'm going to let him know, I put that on me and I should have put the ball in Matt Ryan's hands. … Definitely a mistake on me, make no excuses about it. I'll take that right to the face."
Get an inside look at the matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions with top photos from inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 7.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 is shown after tackling Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 and linebacker Mykal Walker #43 make a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 gestures during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 makes a stop on the goal line during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 is tackles Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 runs over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 is shown in the tunnel before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 and wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 are shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner #91 with a Detroit Lions players during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons take the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players is shown wearing Rise Up & Vote Cleats during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 takes the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons Owber Arthur M Blank waves to fans before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Edmond Robinson #46 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Edmond Robinson #46 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons huddle up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Fans are shown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
A tribute to Vaughn McClure is shown on the Halo Board during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 runs over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 fist bumps Atlanta Falcons coach coach Mayur Chaudhari during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 is shown during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 gestures before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons huddle during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Luke Stocker #88 stretches over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons run out during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The offensive line huddles up during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons run out of the tunnel during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons run out during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary #76 runs over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley #98 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley #98 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley #98 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn by Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn by Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Sharrod Neasman #41 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Matt Hennessy #61 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and quarterback Matt Schaub #8 talk during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 hugs former teammate Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall #17 during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Falcons fans during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 hugs former teammate Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall #17 during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 runs during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Rise Up & Vote cleats worn by an Atlanta Falcons player during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 gestures during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Rise Up & Vote cleats worn by an Atlanta Falcons player during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 makes a catch during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell #15, wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 huddle up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake #13 and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 talk during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a catch during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 makes a catch during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons huddle up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 gestures during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank gives a thumbs up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 are shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 stretches during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Falcons fans cheer during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders perform during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake #13 runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons huddle up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 runs the ball during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 celebrates with defensive end Allen Bailey #93 during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
A security associate wears a mask while holding a sign for masks during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worm by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 and Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater #5 are shown during warm ups before the against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 and defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. #56 are shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons Owner Athru M Blank is shown before theme against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 takes the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons Owner Athru M Blank is shown before theme against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Matt Hennessy #61 takes the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith #40 is shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 is shown during warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Matt Hennessy #61 snaps the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 are shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by \h2Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 is shown after tackling Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 are shown during the coin toss before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
The Offensive Line is shown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
A fan waves a Falcon flag during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell #15 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris are shown after Todd Gurley II scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 receives the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 are shown together after quarterback Matt Ryan #2 threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 celebrates with quarterback Matt Ryan #2 altering scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris are shown after Calvin Ridley scores a touchdown during the second quarter in against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 celebrates with quarterback Matt Ryan #2 altering scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the third quarter \ragainst the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 and defensive end Steven Means #55 celebrate after making sack a play during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 in action during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 and cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 make a tackle during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
