Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Atlanta Falcons open exhibition season Aug. 8, 2013, against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Georgia Dome.

The Falcons offensive line faces off against the Bengals defense with Matt Ryan pointing out the coverage during the 1st quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson breaks away from Falcons cornerback Robert Alford for a long gain during the first half of their NFL exhibition game.

Falcons defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi reacts to taking down Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson during the first half of their NFL exhibition game on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons backup quarterback Dominique Davis passes against the Bengals during the first half of their NFL exhibition game.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson takes the field to play the Bengals in their NFL exhibition game on Thursday.

Falcons cornerback Robert McClain breaks up a pass to Bengals wide receiver Ryan Whalen during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant gives the Falcons the early 3-0 lead over the Bengals in the first quarter.

Falcons rookie cornerback Desmond Trufant covers Bengals wide receiver Ryan Whalen during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Aug, 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Drew Davis catches a pass past Bengals cornerback Adam Jones during the first half.

Bengals tackle Devon Still tackles Falcons running back Steven Jackson at the line of scrimmage with Matt Ryan looking on in the first quarter.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson picks up four yards against the Bengals during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Matt Ryan points out the defensive coverage and audibles a play at the line of scrimmage against the Bengals during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Matt Ryan leads the Falcons out of the tunnel to warmup for their NFL exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

A ESPN camera man gets close while wide receiver Roddy White warms up for the Falcons NFL exhibition game.

Fans snap photos of top draft pick cornerback Desmond Trufant catching a pass during warmups for the Falcons NFL exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug.t 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas breaks away from Bengals cornerback Adam Jones for a long gain on the opening drive of their NFL exhibition game on Aug. 8, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons settled for a field goal for a 3-0 lead on the drive.

His hand and wrist wrapped, Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who was not playing in the exhibition game, watches his teammates warm up.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls a play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drew Davis (19) makes the catch against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) runs up field against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game.

Head coach Mike Smith pauses to have his picture taken with 8-month old Asher Bozik, from Raleigh, N.C., before the Falcons NFL exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Carolyn Freeman, "The Original Bird Lady," dances in the parking lot while tailgating to begin her 15th season as a fanatic fan for the team before the Falcons NFL exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Members of "The Nest" tailgators get the season kicked off by kicking up their heels to some music outside the Georgia Dome before the Falcons NFL exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Diane White (from front left), Amy Moody, and Carolyn Freeman "The Original Bird Lady" get the party started.

Members of "The Nest" tailgators Amy Moody (left) and Carolyn Freeman (right), "The Original Bird Lady," dance in the parking lot while tailgating before the Falcons NFL exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Members of "The Nest" tailgators get their game on to start the season before the Falcons NFL exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

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The Falcons offensive line faces off against the Bengals defense with Matt Ryan pointing out the coverage during the 1st quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

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