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Fans react: Matt Ryan trips, falls before Sanu takes direct snap

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
By Maghen Moore
Oct 1, 2017

Mohamed Sanu took a direct snap before gaining a Falcons first down during Sunday’s games against the Bills. Meanwhile, quarterback Matt Ryan trips and falls before Sanu gets the snap.

Twitter immediately erupted.

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