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Atlanta Braves pinch-hitter Lucas Duda watches his RBI double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Duda #20 of the Atlanta Braves knocks in a run with a seventh inning pinch-hit double against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on September 20, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Duda #20 of the Atlanta Braves knocks in a run with a seventh inning double against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on September 20, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson slides into second base with a double during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 20: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves singles to knock in a first inning run against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on September 20, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 20: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by teammates after scoring a seventh inning run against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on September 20, 2018 in Atlanta...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 20: Kevin Gausman #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a second inning pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on September 20, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Johan Camargo watches his RBI sacrifice fly during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 20: Vince Velazquez #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a second inning pitch against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 20, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 20: Jorge Alfaro #38 of the Philadelphia Phillies knocks in a run with a third inning single against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 20, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman works against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez (16) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) as he tries to steal second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves from left; bench coach Walt Weiss, manager Brian Snitker, and shortstop Dansby Swanson greet Ender Inciarte (11) at the dugout after scoring on a Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis base hit...John Bazemore/AP

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Aaron Altherr dives for the ball on a double by Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (96) wipes his face between batters in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson beats the tag from Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (13) as he steals second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, right, hugs Dansby Swanson (7) after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

The main ballroom is shown under construction during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

An escalator is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are on track...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Seating section 217-219 of the main ballroom is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Members of the media make their way down the stairs of the main ballroom during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

The main ballroom is seen during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are on track...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Brett Stefansson, Atlanta Hawks executive vice president and general manager of State Farm Arena, speaks to members of the media on the main court during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Details from the Chefs Club area are seen during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

A construction worker takes a break by the Chefs Club area during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Details from the Chefs Club area are seen during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

The Players Club area is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Brett Stefansson, Atlanta Hawks executive vice president and general manager of State Farm Arena, shows the front of a bar made with wood from the old court in the Players Club area during a guided media tour through...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

A construction worker walks through the Atlanta Social area during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

The Atlanta Social area is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

The Taco Mac logo is seen on an exposed brick wall during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Brett Stefansson, Atlanta Hawks executive vice president and general manager of State Farm Arena, speaks to members of the media in front of the Zac Brown Social Club area during a guided media tour through the...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

A seating section is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are on track...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

A construction worker welds in the main ballroom during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Construction workers are shown in a seating section of the main ballroom during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is seen through a window during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

A suite from the Veranda Suites area is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

A stairway is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are on track to...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

A wall graphic is seen during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are on track...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

The main ballroom is shown during a guided media tour through the in-progress renovations at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018. The renovations, which total $192.5 million, are on track...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Tiger Woods and the gallery react as he sinks his eagle on the 18th green to finish 5-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Tiger Woods and Tommy Fleetwood shake hands on the 18th green after finishing the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. ...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Tiger Woods reacts to his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Tiger Woods towels off in the fairway on the third hole during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Tiger Woods tees off on the third hole during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Rory McIlroy and his caddie Harry Diamond share a laugh following his birdie on the third hole as he prepares to tee off on the fourth hole on his way to another birdie during the first...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Rickie Fowler reacts to missing his birdie putt on the first hole during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: The tee flys as Rory McIlroy tees off on the eighth hole during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Rory McIlroy chips to the 8th green during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Tiger Woods contemplates his fairway shot to the 18th green where he made an eagle to finish 5-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Tiger Woods hits his fairway shot to the 18th green where he made an eagle to finish 5-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Tiger Woods practices his fairway shot to the 18th green where he made an eagle to finish 5-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Rickie Fowler tees off on the 18th hole on his way to a birdie to finish at 5-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Gary Woodland tees off on the 18th hole with a driver on his way to a birdie to finish at 4-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Rory McIlroy hits from the bunker to the 18th green on his way to a birdie to finish 3-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Rory McIlroy runs to see where his bunker shot landed at the 18th green where he made a birdie to finish 3-under par during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Kevin Na hits his bunker shot to the first green during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Tiger Woods tees off on the sixth hole on his way to a birdie during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

September 20, 2018 Atlanta: Rickie Fowler looks over a birdie attempt on the 17th green during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United scored three goals in the final 20 minutes for a 4-3 win at San Jose Wednesday.Eric Rossitch

Braves' Freddie Freeman (right), who went 3-for-3, gets five from manager Brian Snitker after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Wednesday in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammate Ender Inciarte after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Badder looks on as a baseball fan catches Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman's 2-run homer for a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Freddie Freeman gets a high-five from third base coach Ron Washington after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman gets a high-five from Ronald Acuna in the dugout after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman steals second base past the tag of the Cardinals' Paul DeJong during the fifth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

St. Louis Cardinals' Jose Martinez scores past Braves catcher Tyler Flowers on a sacrifice fly by Jedd Gyorko during the 8th inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves mascot Blooper plays around with Cardinals' Jose Martinez prior to the game Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Cardinals' Kolten Wong tosses a ground ball to teammate Paul DeJong for an out during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Tyler Flowers hits a solo home run for a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Tyler Flowers gets five from Dansby Swanson after hitting a solo home run for a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. and manager Brian Snitker celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. yells at Freddie Freeman from the dugout after he scored on a RBI-single by Freeman for a 4-1 lead, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Tyler Flowers scores from third base on a wild pitch for a 3-1 lead during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Falcons and Panthers scuffle after Atlanta Falcons cornerback Damontae Kazee (27) targeted Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1). Kazee was ejected. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scores the game winning touchdown on a quarterback keeper for a 31-17 lead over the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) flips as he makes this first half catch to help setup the Falcons first field goal. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday,...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Falcons safety Damontae Kazee levels Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and is ejected from the game during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley scores his first NFL touchdown past Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson to tie the game 10-10 during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018,...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) scores the Falcons 2nd TD before the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Wes Schweitzer (71) celebrates after the Falcons first TD. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) starts to slide on a keeper as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Damontae Kazee (27) closes in. Kazee made the hit and was ejected for targeting. The Atlanta Falcons played...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Robert Alford (23) defends a pass to Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) which prevented a Carolina TD. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scores the game winning touchdown on a quarterback keeper for a 31-17 lead over the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

9/16/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) muscles across the goal line through Carolina defenders on a keeper to score a second half TD. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scores the game winning touchdown on a quarterback keeper for a 31-17 lead over the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to the fans celebrating after scoring the game winning touchdown on a quarterback keeper for a 31-17 lead over the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in a NFL...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to the fans celebrating after scoring the game winning touchdown on a quarterback keeper while Wes Schweitzer spikes the ball for a 31-17 lead over the Carolina Panthers...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford breaks up the final pass of the game to Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore to hold on to a 31-24 victory in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) evades Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) on a keeper in the second half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Ricardo Allen (37) returns his second half interception behind blocking from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Duke Riley (42). The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

On the Last play of the game, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith (11) can't make the catch which was defended by Atlanta Falcons defensive back Robert Alford (23). The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith (11) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons defensive back Desmond Trufant (21) on a short second half play. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) puts the stop on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jarius Wright (13). The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept 16...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) slides ahead of the pursuit of Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed (50). The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons defenders DeâVondre Campbell (left) and Robert Alford break up the final pass of the game to Carolina Panthers D.J. Moore to hold on to a 31-24 victory in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen intercepts Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jarius Wright during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper goes over the top of Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder for a first down during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman stiff arms Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry for extra yardage during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) made this diving catch in the 2nd half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Falcons running back Ito Smith picks up yardage against Panthers Vernon Butler during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Falcons safety Damontae Kazee is ejected from the game on a hit against Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank looks on as Matt Ryan prepares to play the Panthers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff watch pre-game warm ups. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and Atlanta falcons coach Dan Quinn talk during pre-game warmups. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) takes the field for pre-game warmups. The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian and quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp look on as Matt Ryan prepares to play the Panthers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Falcons tailgaters take in the new Brickyard area outside Mercedes-Benz stadium for the home opener against the Panthers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Falcons tailgaters fill the Brickyard outside Mercedes-Benz stadium for the home opener against the Panthers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-0 Saturday.Eric Rossitch

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) scores a first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) on a keeper. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jayson Stanley (2) Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson (16) celebrate Stanley's 2nd half TD reception. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) returns a first half punt for a TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) pulls in a long first half catch to set up a TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) evades Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker DQ Thomas (20) on a keeper to score a TD at the end of the first half. The University of Georgia...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) is lifted high by Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after scoring his first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) is lifted high by Georgia Bulldogs center Lamont Gaillard (53) after running on a keeper to score a TD at the end of the first half. The University...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Kirby Smart takes the field with the Bulldogs for pre-game warm ups. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) warms up before the game. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) take the field for pre-game practice. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) and Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) take the field for pre-game practice. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stocksill talk during pre-game warm ups. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) hands off to Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) in the second half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) played much of the 3rd quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) signals the start of the 4th quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (6) runs for big yardage and a first down behind the blocking of Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Matt Landers (15) in the 2nd half. The University of...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - UGA head coach Kirby Smart yells instructions during the 2nd half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) attempts a short pass to Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Deandre Baker (18) intercepts a Middle Tennessee pass in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (6) ran the this big run in first half into the end zone, but was ruled out of bounds at the 20 yard line. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield (13) muscles through the Middle Tennessee line for a first down in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) breaks free for a first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) and Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) celebrate their first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Deandre Baker (18) and Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrate LeCounte's first half fumble recovery. The University of Georgia Bulldogs...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield (13) runs for a first down in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Natrez Patrick (6) pressures Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders quarterback Brent Stockstill to throw incomplete in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) returns a first half punt for a TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) recovers a fumble in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

TaQuon Marshall #16 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs the ball in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Qadree Ollison #30 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball in the first half during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Heinz Field on September 15, 2018 in Pittsburgh...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Qadree Ollison #30 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball for a 31 yard touchdown in the first half during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Heinz Field on September...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Qadree Ollison #30 of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates with Dontavius Butler-Jenkins #88 after rushing for a 31 yard touchdown in the first half during the game against the Georgia...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Darrin Hall #22 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball for a 5 yard touchdown in the first half during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Heinz Field on September...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Clinton Lynch #22 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs for a 3 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Darrin Hall #22 of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts after rushing for a 5 yard touchdown in the first half during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Heinz Field on September...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jordan Mason #24 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs the ball in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15, 2018 in Pittsburgh...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jerry Howard #15 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs the ball against Phil Campbell III #24 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on September...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers is hit after throwing by Anree Saint-Amour #94 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on September...Justin Berl/Getty Images

Pittsburgh running back Qadree Ollison, right, evades Georgia Tech defensive back Tariq Carpenter on a run in the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith...Keith Srakocic/AP

Pittsburgh's Jim Medure, left, and Pittsburgh's Kyle Nunn tackle Georgia Tech's Antwan Owens on a fake punt in the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Pitt took over...Keith Srakocic/AP

Pittsburgh linebacker Oluwaseun Idowu (23) grabs the leg of Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall as he tries to pass in the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP...Keith Srakocic/AP

Pittsburgh linebacker Quintin Wirginis, left, sacks Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall in the second quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)Keith Srakocic/AP

Pittsburgh linebacker Quintin Wirginis, center celebrates with linebackers Saleem Brightwell (9) and Elijah Zeise (25) after sacking Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall in the second quarter of an NCAA football...Keith Srakocic/AP

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: TaQuon Marshall #16 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets drops back to pass in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15, 2018 in...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jordan Mason #24 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs the ball in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15, 2018 in Pittsburgh...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jordan Mason #24 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs the ball against Jazzee Stocker #7 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on September...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Tariq Carpenter #29 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Rafael Araujo-Lopes #82 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers attempts a pass in the second half during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Heinz Field on September 15, 2018 in Pittsburgh...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Clinton Lynch #22 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs for a 3 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: TaQuon Marshall #16 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets dives into the end zone for a 7 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: TaQuon Marshall #16 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lines up under center in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15, 2018...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Maurice Ffrench #2 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs upfield after a catch in the fourth quarter during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Heinz Field on September 15...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Quintin Wirginis #58 of the Pittsburgh Panthers attempts to tackle Omahri Jarrett #2 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September...Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Clinton Lynch #22 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs for a 3 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 15...Justin Berl/Getty Images

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett, bottom, grabs his leg as head football trainer Rob Blanc, right, tends to him after he was injured in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday...Keith Srakocic/AP

Friday Night football: Walton's Dominic Blaylock (1) is stopped on the one yard line by the North Gwinnett defense in the first half of Friday's game at Walton. Daniel Varnado/photo

Walton senior QB Austin Kirksey (2) drops back to avoid a tackle by the North Gwinnett defense in the first half of his game Friday, September 14, 2018 at Walton High School . PHOTO/Daniel Varnado

Walton senior RB DJ Soyoye (6) receives a handoff from senior QB Austin Kirksey (2) early in the first half of their game against North Gwinnett Friday, September 14, 2018 at Walton High School . PHOTO/Daniel Varnado

North Gwinnett junior QB JR Martin avoids the Raider defense on a keeper in the first half of his game Friday, September 14, 2018 at Walton High School . PHOTO/Daniel Varnado

Walton sophomore Tanner Daniels (34) carries the ball for yardage on a fake kickoff early in the first half of this game against North Gwinnett Friday, September 14, 2018 at Walton High School. PHOTO/Daniel Varnado

North Gwinnett senior RB Tyler Goodson (5) hits the turf after scorning a touchdown in the first half of his game Friday, September 14, 2018 at Walton High School . PHOTO/Daniel Varnado