Falcons-Eagles By The Numbers

Number of times Matt Ryan was sacked

Number of interceptions thrown by Ryan, including one in the end zone in the first quarter and one early in the third quarter that led to the Eagles first touchdown

Receptions, on 11 targets, by Julio Jones for 141 yards and two touchdowns

Combined tackles for Paul Worrilow, who led the Falcons with nine solo tackles

Yards rushing by the Eagles, who had negative yardage on the ground until the final seconds of the first half

35:27

Time of possession for the Falcons as opposed to 24:33 for the uptempo Eagles

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