Photos: Falcons hold off Broncos’ late rally

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons hold off Broncos’ late rally

Atlanta Falcons win their third game of the season 34-27 over the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) completes a catch ahead of Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

An Atlanta Falcons fan cheers through his face mask Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Falcons defense puts pressure on Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) and teammate Steven Means (55) celebrate a sack against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell (15) crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell (15) rolls out of the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) celebrates with teammate Brandon Powell (15) after a touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) avoids the pressure from the Denver Broncos as he launches a pass Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) completes a catch against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Zacchaeus made the catch despite being fouled on the play. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons fans signal touchdown in celebration during first quarter Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) secures a 21-yard touchdown catch during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Broncos, 34-27. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) embraces wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after a touchdown catch during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) attempt to make the catch over Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey (34) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) completes a catch for a first down during the second half against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) breaks free from a tackle and keeps the ball for a first down during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons held off the Broncos for a 34-27 win. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons cheerleaders perform in military-themed uniforms during the game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) finds a hole on a four-yard touchdown run during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons won 34-27. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) lands out of bounds short of the end zone after completing a catch during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) intercepts a throw from Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a ball during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank takes the field as the fourth quarter winds down Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Broncos, 34-27, for their third win of the season. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) completes a catch ahead of Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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