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ESPN ranks Falcons second in preseason power rankings

Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons throws a first quarter touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins in their preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

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Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons throws a first quarter touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins in their preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)
By Maghen Moore
Aug 15, 2017

ESPN released its preseason NFL Power Rankings, and the Falcons are in the same spot as post-draft: No. 2.

The New England Patriots top the list, as the team did post-draft. The Falcons play four of the top-10 teams in regular season, two at home and two away.

The Falcons have its second preseason game Aug. 20 against the Steelers.

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