Patriots vs. Falcons, Aug. 19, 2010

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Patriots vs. Falcons, Aug. 19, 2010

Photos from NFL preseason: Patriots vs. Falcons, Aug. 19, 2010.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady prepares to take on the Atlanta Falcons in a nationally televised game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora, back in the Georgia Dome as part of the broadcast team televising the game against the New England Patriots, shares a laugh with Falcons running back Jerious Norwood.

Mora is interviewed prior to the game.

Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems is brought down by New England Patriots defenders on the opening kickoff return.

A Falcons drive ends in the 2nd quarter as New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather (31) breaks up a third down pass from Atlanta QB Matt Ryan to Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88), forcing a field goal attempt that missed.

Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) breaks up a pass at the endzone intended for Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81) with help from cornerback Chevis Jackson (22) during 1st quarter action.

Patriots running back Fred Taylor (21) looks over his shoulder as he runs into the endzone for a touchdown past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) for a 7-3 lead during 1st quarter action.

Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) tackles New England Patriots running back Fred Taylor (21) at the line of scrimmage during 1st quarter action.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith walks the sidelines in a 28-10 preseason game loss to the New England Patriots at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81) makes a short reception past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Chevis Jackson (22) during 1st half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Lawrence Sidbury (90) chews on his mouth piece and catches his breath between defensive series against the New England Patriots at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Daniels knocks New England Patriots wide receiver Taylor Price backwards at the line of scrimmage as the ball is snapped during 2nd half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is forced out of the pocket as he looks to pass against the Patriots during 1st quarter action.

Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) brings down New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris at the end of a gain during 1st half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) makes a reception and is brought down by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Chevis Jackson (22) during 1st quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a touchdown catch past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Spencer Adkins (59) during 4th quarter action for a 28-3 lead at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons running back Dimitri Nance (30) picks up yardage against New England Patriots linebacker Tyrone McKenzie (44) during 4th quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) finds a hole for some yardage on the opening drive leading to a field goal and a 3-0 lead over the Patriots.

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady prepares to take on the Atlanta Falcons in a nationally televised game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

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