Photos: Mistake-riddled Falcons fall to Commanders

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Photos: Mistake-riddled Falcons fall to Commanders

Desmond Ridder threw three interceptions and the Falcons lost to the Commanders 24-16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday.

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is helped up from center Drew Dalman after he got sacked during the second half on Sunday, Oct.15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder gets sack by Commanders defensive end Casey Toohill during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell reacts after he sacked Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) runs with the ball as he celebrates with teammates after an interception during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) reacts after being sack by Commanders defensive end Casey Toohill during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons wide receiver Van Jefferson is unable to catch the ball during the second half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 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 Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) battles against Commanders defenders during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinsonruns during the second half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) dives for a catch but cannot hold it during the first half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons players celebrate with tight end Kyle Pitts (8) after he scored a touchdown during the first half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt reacts with tight end Kyle Pitts (8) after he scored a touchdown during the first half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct.15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons players celebrate withFalcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) after he scored a touchdown during the first half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson fixes his helmet as he works on a drill before the Falcons faced the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct, 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons wide receiver Scott Miller (right) greets quarterback Desmond Ridder as they warm up before the game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws the ball during warm-ups before the Falcons faced the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches his team during warm-ups before the Falcons facedthe Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson signs autographs for Aidan Willis (right) and Harrison Jernigan, who came to the game with their families from Statesboro, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.
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Falcons quarterbacks Desmond Ridder (9) and Taylor Heinicke (4) prepare to throw the ball during warm-ups before the Falcons faced the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is helped up from center Drew Dalman after he got sacked during the second half on Sunday, Oct.15, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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