Atlanta Falcons host Jaguars at NFL exhibition game

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons host Jaguars at NFL exhibition game

Jaguars wide receiver Jeremy Ebert gets past Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks for the game winning touchdown and a 20-16 victory during the fourth quarter of a NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Exonerated Falcons linebacker Brian Banks leaves the field after the Falcons final NFL preseason game against the Jaguars on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons head coach Mike Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan, who had the game off, watch from the sidelines as the final offensive drive fails in a 20-16 loss to the Jaguars in their NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons quarterback Dominique Davis is forced out of bounds on the final offensive drive of the game coming up short in a 20-16 loss to the Jaguars during a NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons defensive ends Cliff Matthews (left) and Malliciah Goodman pressure Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne who just gets off the pass during the first half of their NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons defenders Paul Worrilow (from left), Zeke Motta, and Jonathan Massaquoi tackle Jacquars Denard Robinson during the first half of their NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Jaguars tight end Allen Reisner catches a pass for yardage as he is brought down by Falcons linebacker Robert James during the first half of a NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Jaguars defensive end Tyson Alualu tackles Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers for a short gain during the first half of their NFL preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Exonerated Falcons linebacker Brian Banks takes the field through the flames for a NFL preseason game against the Jaguars.

Falcons quarterback Dominique Davis calls an audible at the line of scrimmage during the first half.

Jaguars running back Jordan Todman gets into the endzone for a touchdown past Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter.

Jaguars running back Jordan Todman plays to the crowd after getting into the endzone for a touchdown past Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (left) for a 7-0 lead during the first quarte

Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers picks up a first down on a run as he is upended by Jaguars safety Josh Evans during the first half of their NFL preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons cornerback Robert Alford intercepts a pass intended for Jaguars wide receiver Ace Sanders during the first quarter of their NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons cornerback Robert Alford intercepts a pass intended for Jaguars wide receiver Ace Sanders during the first quarter of their NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons offensive starters Harry Douglas (from left), Tony Gonzalez, and Matt Ryan get the night off watching from the sidelines during the first half of their NFL preseason game against the Jaguars on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

There is mixed emotion on the sidelines with Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, getting the night off, finding a play humorous while head coach Mike Smith reacts in an opposite mannerr during the first half a NFL preseason game against the Jaguars on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne (7) gets hit as he throws by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Malliciah Goodman (93) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game on Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Jordan Todman (30) moves around Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James (51) during the first half.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Ace Sanders (18) moves the ball as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Adam Replogle (67) defends during the first half.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey and Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, right, speak before the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Dominique Davis (4) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker LaRoy Reynolds (56) during the first half .

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) moves the ball on an interception as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Ace Sanders (18) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works out before the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Atlanta Falcons fullback Jason Snelling (44) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars free safety John Cyprien (37) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game.

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Jaguars wide receiver Jeremy Ebert gets past Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks for the game winning touchdown and a 20-16 victory during the fourth quarter of a NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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