Photos: Falcons defeat Packers to start 2-0

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Photos: Falcons defeat Packers to start 2-0

The Falcons hosted the Packers in the second game of the season on Sunday. They scored 13 straight points, including a field goal in the final minute, to win 25-24.

With 34 seconds left in the game, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder encouraged the crowd to get loud as the Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson signals after a first down during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) reacts after a play during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) tries to elude defenders during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins reacts after a catch during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins lands on top of Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs for yards during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws the ball during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinz/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) goes up for a catch during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith (81) breaks the defensive line during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs for yards during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Nate Landman reacts after the Falcons took position of the ball in the last seconds of the game. The Falcons rallied from behind to beat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

With 57 seconds left, Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo booted a 25-yard field goal to defeat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons players celebrate with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) after he scored a touchdown during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

At Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder crosses the end zone for a touchdown during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

At Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) dives for a touchdown during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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At the end of the game, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is greeted by his family; the Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 25-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (left) and Packers quarterback Jordan Love shake Hans after the Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 25-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder reacts after the team rallied to beat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell and his 3-year-old son Dakari high-five running back Bijan Robinson after their team rallied from behind to beat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson gets off from Green Bay Packers linebacker Kenneth Odumegwu (56) during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons players celebrate with Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) after he scored a touchdown during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates with Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) after he scored a touchdown during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws the ball during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates with wide receiver Drake London (5) after he scored a touchdown during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (middle) reacts after a sack against the Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons defenders stop Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon during the first on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws the ball during the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith gives instructions to his team during warm-ups before the Falcons face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) catches the ball during warm-ups before the Falcons face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) throws the ball during warm-ups before the Falcons face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and the Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur greet each other moments before the game on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) catches the ball during warm-ups before the Falcons face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) works on a drill with defensive end Zach Harrison (96) before the Falcons face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons Owner Arthur Blank shakes hands with Hawks player Clint Capela before the Falcons face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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With 34 seconds left in the game, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder encouraged the crowd to get loud as the Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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