Falcons edge Eagles in season opener

By Staff

Sept 15, 2015

Julio Jones had 141 yards receiving and two touchdowns, Matt Ryan shook off a pair of interceptions, and the Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 26-24 Monday night after squandering a 17-point halftime lead.

Ricardo Allen's interception off a deflected pass sealed the victory with 1:11 remaining, giving Dan Quinn a victory in his first game as Falcons coach. The Eagles missed a chance to go ahead when Cody Parkey missed a 44-yard field goal with 2:27 to go. Get complete coverage here on MyAJC.com

Jeff Schultz: Impressive debut

So the season opens with a win. And after going 10-22 in the previous two years, Falcons’ fans could be excused if they throw a parade. (Click here to read more)

Mark Bradley: Falcons dig deep

What was surprising, at least a bit, is that the Falcons didn’t win on spirit alone. The flesh was more than willing and, on this night, actually able. (Click here to read more)

Rookies have impact

Defensive linemen Vic Beasley and Grady Jarrett, teammates at Clemson, made key plays to set up scores for the Falcons in their first official game as pros. (Click here to read more)

Ryan inconsistent

Matt Ryan had two interceptions and two touchdowns Monday night in the Falcons’ 26-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. (Click here to read more)

What they said

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