Desmond Trufant doesn't back down | Best of Falcons vs. Eagles
CB Desmond Trufant earned the Sunday Night Football player of the game ball for a reason. He was relentless the entire game. Here are our photography team's favorite images from Week 2 in this gallery, presented by Woolfson Eye Institute.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 is presented with a game ball after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 intercepts the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 intercepts the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 runs after an interception during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 reacts during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 celebrates after breaking up a pass in the end zone during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
Members of the Bird Gang participate in the Bird Walk before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 runs the ball for a 54-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant #3 kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
A general view of the coin toss before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
A fan cheers during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 takes the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant #3 warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 celebrates after the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 scores a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 scores a 54-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 scrambles during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 reacts after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 reacts after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz #11 during the second quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary #76 reacts after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 and wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 walk through the tunnel to the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Duke Riley #42 breaks down the huddle with center Alex Mack #51 before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
A general view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Rapper Big Boi blows the train horn before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 gestures before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
A general view of the roof opening at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at seen through the goalpost before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz #11 during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee #27 reacts during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders perform during the pre-game show before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz #11 during the second quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz #11 during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 tackles Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby #21 during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 reacts after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz #11 during the second quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 carries the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 reacts during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Duke Riley #42 fired up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
A general view the game of game between the Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons in the huddle before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 and strong safety Keanu Neal #22 tackle Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz #86 during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
A general view the game between the Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 takes the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Jamon Brown #68 takes the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 catches the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Fans participate in the Bird Walk before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
