Photos: Chargers edge Falcons on late field goal

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Photos: Chargers edge Falcons on late field goal

The Chargers defeated the host Falcons 20-17 on Sunday.

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after the Chargers defeated the Falcons 20-17 on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson dives to the end zone for a touchdown against the Chargers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Kicker Cameron Dicker boots the game-winner for the Chargers against the Falcons on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is tackled by Chargers safety Derwin James during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen eyes the ball during the second quarter against the Chargers on Sunday in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter tries to stop Chargers running back Austin Ekeler during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons players celebrate Cordarrelle Patterson's first touchdown against the Chargers on Sunday in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota celebrates with running back Cordarrelle Patterson after Patterson scored Atlanta's first touchdown against the Chargers on Sunday in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson signs a jersey before the game against the Chargers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler reacts as he walks off the field Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Chargers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

A Falcons fan reacts after Atlanta scored a touchdown against the Chargers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank shakes hands with actor Jonathan Majors before the game against the Chargers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota greets Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after the game Sunday in Atlanta. The Chargers defeated the Falcons 20-17.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge catches a pass as Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill pursues during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. The Chargers defeated the Falcons 20-17. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier eludes Chargers safety Alohi Gilman during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons cheerleaders perform during a break in the third quarter Sunday. The Chargers defeated the Falcons 20-17 in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler fumbles the ball late in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Falcons. The ball was recovered by Falcons linebacker Ta'Quon Graham (not pictured), but moments later, he lost it. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson tries to break free from Chargers defenders during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after the Chargers defeated the Falcons 20-17 on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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