Photos: Falcons fall to Chargers, 17-13

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Photos: Falcons fall to Chargers, 17-13

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, including a pick-six, in a loss to the Chargers Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Los Angeles Charges players celebrate with safety Marcus Maye (24) after his interception as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 17-13. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was intercepted four times in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London reacts as he leaves the field after the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 17-13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
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Los Angeles Charges safety Marcus Maye (24) catches the ball for an interception to finish the game as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 17-13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
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Los Angeles Chargers players celebrate with Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. after his interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Chargers players celebrate on the sideline after Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws an interception during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London watches the replay after an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Chargers players react after Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London cannot keep the ball after a pass during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts after quarterback Kirk Cousins throws an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London catches the ball for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett (97) grabs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) as he escapes a sack during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson crosses the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs for yards during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) tackles Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) catches the ball against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards gets tackled by Atlanta Falcons players during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo reacts after missing a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs for yards during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins delivers a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins signals to the fans during warm-ups before facing the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier catches a pass during warm-ups before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons head coach Raheem Morris interacts with a staffer moments before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts catches the ball during warm-ups before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs with the ball during warm-ups before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws the ball during warm-ups before taking on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Chargers and former Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey adjusts his helmet during warm-ups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Chargers and former Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey greets a staffer during warm-ups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons owner Arthur Blank waves to the fans as he enters the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Los Angeles Charges players celebrate with safety Marcus Maye (24) after his interception as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 17-13. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was intercepted four times in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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