Photos: Falcons rout Raiders at home

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons rout Raiders at home

Atlanta Falcons defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 43-6 Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Las Vegas Raiders bench looks on as Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts a Derek Carr pass and returns it for a touchdown during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Raiders 43-6. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons cornerback Darqueze Dennard breaks up a pass to Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Walker during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is leveled by Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins as he throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley for a 13-3 lead during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley celebrates his touchdown catch with running back Ito Smith against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (left) and safety Ricardo Allen react to stopping the Las Vegas Raiders on a fourth-and-one attempt during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 43-6. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram intercepts a Matt Ryan pass off the hands of tight end Hayden Hurst (right) during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (91) recovers a Las Vegas Raiders fumble during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Las Vegas Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt is called for roughing the kicker rolling up on Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo on a field goal attempt during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo makes his second field goal of the day for a 6-0 lead over the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner strip sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and recovers the fumble during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (left) celebrates his strip sack and fumble recovery of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr with Isaiah Oliver during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo makes his third field goal of the first half to give Atlanta a 16-3 lead over the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (43) pressures Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) as his errant throw is intercepted during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and returns it for a touchdown to give the Falcons a 23-3 lead during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

112920 ATLANTA: Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill makes a 7-yard gain during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

112920 ATLANTA: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun sends Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker flying with a tackle during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 43-6. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell catches a touchdown pass in the end zone past Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (13) celebrates teammate Brandon Powell's (15) touchdown catch past Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson for a 30-6 lead during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Brandon Powell celebrate Powell’s touchdown reception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

112920 ATLANTA: Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (center) finds a hole for the end zone to give Atlanta a 40-6 lead over the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons backup quarterback Matt Schaub gives kicker Younghoe Koo a pat on the helmet after a successful field goal try that gave Atlanta a 43-6 lead over the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson lingers on the bench after a 43-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker LaRoy Reynolds celebrates a 43-6 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Falcons interim coach Raheem Morris and Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden hug at midfield after the Falcons beat the Raiders 43-6 Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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The Las Vegas Raiders bench looks on as Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts a Derek Carr pass and returns it for a touchdown during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Raiders 43-6. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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