Falcons play final preseason game

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Falcons play final preseason game

With backup quarterback Dominique Davis getting his first NFL start, the reserves were defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-14 on Thursday night at EverBank Field.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings, center, is stopped after a short gain by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) and other teammates during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) outruns Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Dwight Lowery (25) to the goal line for a five-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings (23) fumbles the ball on a handoff from quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Vance Walker, right, recovers the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta Falcons running back Dimitri Nance (30) gets a shove from teammate Michael Palmer (81) as he is stopped by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Aaron Morgan (58) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) and cornerback Brent Grimes (20) celebrate after their team recovered a fumble against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James (51) as Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon (14) comes in for a block during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marcus Jackson, top, hangs on to the ball after a reception as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback William Middleton (29) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

After catching a pass, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Kevin Cone (12) breaks away from Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Antwon Blake (38) on his way to a 49-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings, center, is stopped after a short gain by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) and other teammates during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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