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Russell Gage tosses TD pass to Calvin Ridley

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) catches a touchdown pass from wide receiver Russell Gage in front of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. during the first half Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ashley Landis/AP)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) catches a touchdown pass from wide receiver Russell Gage in front of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. during the first half Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ashley Landis/AP)
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Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage, playing quarterback, tossed a 39-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley in the first quarter against the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Ingelwood, California on Sunday.

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