Photos: Falcons lose to Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Falcons lose to Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Atlanta Falcons played their first game at their new stadium, Mercedes-Benz, on Saturday, August 26, 2017.

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Goodwin (29) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams (16) in the second half. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans cheer before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcons owner Arthur Blank greets head coach Dan Quinn after the game. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) on the Falcons first offensive series. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Markus Golden #44 of the Arizona Cardinals forces a fumble as he sacks Matt Schaub #8 of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Ben Garland (63). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) works on tackling Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) after McKinley received a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jack Crawford (95) pressure the Cardinal's QB. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) recovers a fumble. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Ben Garland (63) hands off to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Coach Dan Quinn leads his team off the field at the half. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Nick Williams (15). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcons players take the field for the first time in uniform for pregame warmups. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcon head coach Dan Quinn takes the field as players run through a gauntlet of cheerleaders and fireworks. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher (5) kicks off to start their exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcons players take the field for the first time in uniform for pregame warmups. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jermaine Grace (56), Atlanta Falcons defensive back Sharrod Neasman (20) pursue Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jeremy Ross (15) in the second half. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Goodwin (29) recovers a fumble in the second half with help from Atlanta Falcons defensive back Marcelis Branch (35). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) can't prevent this touchdown by Arizona Cardinals running back James Summers (45). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Simms (4). The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcons take the field as the game gets underway. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

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August 26, 2017 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Josh Magee (7) runs into the end zone for a Falcons score during the 4th quarter on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at the opening of the brand new Mercedes Benz Stadium and pre-season NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals. JOHN SPINK/JSPINK@AJC.COM

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