Photos: Falcons tie Bengals in second exhibition game

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Photos: Falcons tie Bengals in second exhibition game

AJC photos from the Falcons vs. Bengals exhibition game on August 18, 2023. The teams tied 13-13.

Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell carries his 3-year-old son Dakari before the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta. The teams tied 13-13.
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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith reacts on a call after an interception during the first half in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams (37) takes the ball away from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons wide receiver Xavier Malone (82) is tackled by a Bengals defender in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball during the third quarter in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) reacts after a catch during the first half in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcon owner Arthur Blank hugs Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (6) moments before the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) catches the ball against Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) during the first half in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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With two seconds left, Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (6) kicked the ball to tie the game at 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

After the game, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) smiles as quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) follows.
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After the game, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) shared some words with Bengals head coach Zack Taylor.
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After the game, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) interact.

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Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) is seen warming up moments before the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) crosses the end zone for a one-yard touchdown during the third quarter in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) and wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrate with running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) calls for a play during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) watches his pass during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta. The teams tied 13-13.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) fakes a handoff to running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta. The teams tied 13-13.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) breaks through the defense as he runs the ball during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) look to pass during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) carries the ball during warmups moments before the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and Bengals head coach Zack Taylor share a moment before the preseason game between Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) and Falcons running back Clint Ratkovich (38) interact during warmups before the preseason game between Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell carries his 3-year-old son Dakari before the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta. The teams tied 13-13. Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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