Sideline Report: Monday, September 18, 2017

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

Credit: Bob Andres

Credit: Bob Andres

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

Here are a few things to know on Monday:

1. Falcons beat Packers, 34-23

The Atlanta Falcons won their first regular season game inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium 34-23 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. D. Orlando Ledbetter gave out grades to the offense, defense, special teams and coaches after an impressive performance. The Falcons next game is on Sunday at the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m.

2. Braves mathematicallly eliminated with loss to Mets

The Atlanta Braves lost the SunTrust Park series finale to the New York Mets 5-1 on Sunday afternoon after the Mets scored three runs off Jose Ramirez in the ninth inning. The Braves have Monday off and return to SunTrust Park to start a series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday at 7:35 p.m.

3. What Aaron Rodgers had to say after loss to Falcons

Watch what Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had to say to media after Green Bay's 34-23 loss to the Falcons on Sunday night.

4. Atlanta United tickets sales among best in the world

After Atlanta United fans set an MLS record for attendance on Saturday against Orlando City, Doug Roberson reports that Atlanta United's attendance numbers were among the best in the world.

5. Braves' Minter makes history with no walks

Atlanta Braves pitcher A.J. Minter made team history on Sunday afternoon when he became the first Braves pitcher since about 1913 to not walk a batter in his first 10 appearances.