Photos: Falcons fall to Eagles in season opener

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Photos: Falcons fall to Eagles in season opener

Atlanta Falcons open the coach Arthur Smith era against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts makes a reception against a double team by Philadelphia Eagles defenders during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett runs Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts out of bounds on a 4th-and-4 attempt to turn it over on downs during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) dives for a few extra yards by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox after being flushed from the pocket during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

First time head coaches Arthur Smith (right), of the Atlanta Falcons, and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni (left) greet one another at midfield as they face off in the season opener Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert scores a touchdown - past Falcons defenders Deion Jones and Erik Harris (23) - that held up after review with 2 seconds left in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (left) on a 4th-down-and-10 attempt to turn it over on downs during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons rookie offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield sits on the bench during the final minutes of 32-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Mike Davis is buried at the line of scrimmage by Philadelphia Eagles defenders during the second half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons lost the season opener 32-6 to the Eagles. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons lost the season opener 32-6 to the Eagles. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan lays on the turf taking a hard sack by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (left) and defensive end Brandon Graham late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a first-down reception on the game's opening drive against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts drags along Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Adetokunbo Ogundeji for extra yardage during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Eagles won 32-6. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith gets past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Fabian Moreau for a touchdown in the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8), quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and head coach Arthur Smith gather on the sideline during 32-6 season opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders leaps over Falcons cornerback Fabian Moreau - with head coach Nick Sirianni (far left) looking on - during the second half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a reception against Philadelphia Eagles safety Anthony Harris on the opening drive Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith calls a time out against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completes a pass under pressure from the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson picks up yardage against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones defends as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passes during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Credit: Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts makes a reception against a double team by Philadelphia Eagles defenders during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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