Photos: Falcons’ spirited rally falls short against defending Super Bowl champs

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Photos: Falcons’ spirited rally falls short against defending Super Bowl champs

The Falcons, who trailed 28-3, tried to rally in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but they wound up losing 31-27.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the first half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge hauls in a catch during the second half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward, center, celebrates his interception with teammates during the first half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrates with quarterback Marcus Mariota after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota tries to get away from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis during the first half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) is kept away from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota by offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson during the first half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is brought down for a sack by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is brought down by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Troy Hill during the first half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the first half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the second half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp can't haul in a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford defends during the second half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp makes a catch in the end zone during the first half of an NFL game as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward defends, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, gets away from Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins as he scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham during the first half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota wipes his face during the second half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith, left, greets Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay after the Rams defeated the Falcons 31-27 in an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota after the Rams defeated the Falcons 31-27 in an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall, center, reacts after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp fumbles the ball as he is hit by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall during the second half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson can't make the catch in the end zone as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall defends during the second half of an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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