Photos: Ridder leads Falcons to come-from-behind win

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Photos: Ridder leads Falcons to come-from-behind win

The Falcons hosted the Texans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday

Falcons wide receiver Drake London cheers with the crowd as he leaves the field after the Falcons beat the Texans 21-19 on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter agaisnt the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter signals the camera after his team defeated the Texans 21-19 on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Quarterback Desmond Ridder waves the fans as he leaves the field after the Falcons beat the Texans 21-19 with a field goal in the last second of the game on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs for a six-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter agaisnt the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson signs a jersey after the Falcons beat Texans 21-19 on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons players celebrate with Bijan Robinson after he scored a touchdown against the Texans during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) lands in the end zone for a two-point conversion agaisnt the Texans during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier reacts after scoring a two-point conversion against the Texans during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons fans react after their team scored a two-point conversion against the Texans during the fourth quarter on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons place-kicker Younghoe Koo hits a field goal in the last second of the game to beat the Texans 21-19 on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons place-kicker Younghoe Koo watches the ball as he hits a field goal in the last second to beat the Texans 21-19 on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson leaves behind Texans defenders during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith tries to elude Texans safety Jalen Pitre after a catch during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) breaks the Texans defense line during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons wide receiver Drake London makes a crucial catch against Texans cornerback Steven Nelson during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) reacts in the face of Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) after a catch during the second half on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the second half against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder scores a touchdown during the first half against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder hands the ball to running back Bijan Robinson during the first half against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs during the first half against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder drops the ball after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins (left) celebrates with quarterback Desmond Ridder after he scores a touchdown during the first half against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Fans enjoy the light of the sun as the roof of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens for the game between the Falcons and Texans on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
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Falcons wide receiver Drake London cheers with the crowd as he leaves the field after the Falcons beat the Texans 21-19 on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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