Photos: Atlanta Falcons win over Green Bay Packers

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons cruise to a win over the Packers

The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 17, 2017.

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant celebrates a 34-23 victory over the Packers in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lays on the ground after a hard tackle by Falcons Adrian Clayborn during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers greet each other after the Falcons beat the Packers 34-23 in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons running back Devonta Freeman scores a touchdown for a 14-7 lead over the Packers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons head coach Dan Quinn greets Packers head coach Mike McCarty after defeating the Packers 34-23 in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (left) and safety Keanu Neal double team Packers tight end Martellus Bennett for the stop during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcons Atlanta Falcons guard Wes Schweitzer, Atlanta Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack celebrate Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman's TD run in the first quarter. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Duke Riley, and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones , can't prevent this first quarter TD by Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes one of his first drive catches to set up Atlanta's first TD. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan makes a first down pass against the Packers during a second half scoring drive in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons running back Devonta Freeman celebrates his touchdown with Mohamed Sanu for a 14-7 lead over the Packers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons running back Devonta Freeman scores a touchdown for a 14-7 lead over the Packers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes one of his first drive catches to set up Atlanta's first TD. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett in the first quarter. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falconsrunning back Tevin Coleman scores a touchdown for a 24-7 lead over the Packers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed sacks Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. shares words with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after forcing a incomplete pass during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu makes a first down catch against Packers Damarious Randall during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones runs after a first half catch for a first down. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan tries to hit Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in this first half pass. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman scores on this Matt Ryan pass near the end of the first half. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (left) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan high five after Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman scored a first half TD. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons linebacker De'Vondre Campbell breaks up a second half pass intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers . Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons safety Brian Poole celebrates as the final Green Bay pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison is broken up by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford and the Falcons win. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn hits Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he throws. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman on a 2nd half run. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Duke Riley (from left) Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen and Atlanta Falcons safety Brian Poole stack up Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery during the 2nd half. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan pass attempt during the 2nd half. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands off to Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman in the second half. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/17/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones and Atlanta Falcons linebacker De'Vondre Campbell celebrate during the 2nd half. Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers. The Falcons opened the roof for the Falcons season opener at Mecedes-Benz Stadium. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons safety Keanu Neal body slams Packers tight end Martellus Bennett for the stop during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons running back Devonta Freeman picks up extra yardage against Packers Davon House and Clay Matthews during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn sacks Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a loss during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Packers 34-23 in their home opener. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons head coach Dan Quinn encourages his defense during the fourth quarter on the way to a 34-23 victory over the Packers in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Packers wide receiver Davante Adams makes a long touchdown catch against the Falcons during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant celebrates a 34-23 victory over the Packers in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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