Photos: Falcons beat Texans 48-21

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Photos: Falcons beat Texans 48-21

The Falcons started scoring early and didn't look back.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass under pressure from Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (left) during the first half in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a reception against Texans linebacker Benardick McKinney during the first half in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21 to improve their record to 4-0.

Falcons linebacker Allen Bradford celebrates a defensive stop against the Texans during the second half in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons running back Terron Ward bulls his way through Texans defenders Andre Hall (from left), Darryl Morris, and Rahim Moore into the endzone for a touchdown and a 42-0 lead during the third quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman drags Texans linebacker Brian Cushing along into the endzone for his third touchdown of the day and a 35-0 lead during the third quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

The Falcons cheerleaders sport pink pom poms for breast cancer awareness as they preform during the game against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons Desmond Trufant scoops up a Houston Texans fumble and returns it for a touchdown and a 21-0 lead during the second quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons Desmond Trufant scoops up a Houston Texans fumble and returns it for a touchdown and a 21-0 lead during the second quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant returns a Texans fumble for a defensive touchdown and a 21-0 lead during the second quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

100415 ATLANTA: Falcons fans cheer as the team improves to 4-0 with a 48-21 victory over the Texans in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman celebrates his first of three touchdowns on the day getting past Texans Quintin Demps for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (right) celebrates his third touchdown of the day with Patrick DiMarco for a 35-0 lead during the third quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons wide receiver Leonard Hankerson makes the reception in the endzone past Texan defenders for the touchdown and a 28-0 lead during the second quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons linebacker Nate Stupar returns a Texans turnover for a touchdown past wide receiver Keith Mumphery as time expires for a 48-21 victory in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons linebacker Nate Stupar (left) celebrates with Paul Worrilow after he returned a Texans turnover for a touchdown as time expires in the football game for a 48-21 victory on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons are 4-0 with the victory.

Falcons linebacker Nate Stupar (left) celebrates with Paul Worrilow after he returned a Texans turnover for a touchdown as time expires in the football game for a 48-21 victory on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (center) celebrates recovering a Texans fumble with Robert Alford (left) and Eric Weems during the first quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

Falcons Roddy White and Jonathan Babineaux share a laugh on the sidelines as the Falcons take a 42-0 lead over the Texans in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons Julio Jones and Jonathan Babineaux share a laugh on the sidelines as the Falcons take a 42-0 lead over the Texans in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons Julio Jones (from left), Roddy White, and Jonathan Babineaux share a laugh on the sidelines as the Falcons take a 42-0 lead over the Texans in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff celebrate a 48-21 victory over the Texans to improve to a 4-0 undefeated record in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn coaches his team to a 48-21 victory over the Texans to improve to a 4-0 undefeated record in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman gets a pat on the back from head coach Dan Quinn after his third touchdown of the day against the Texans for a 35-0 lead during the third quarter in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons Jake Matthews throws a block giving Matt Ryan time to get off a pass against the Texans during the first half in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Texans 48-21.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White makes a reception against Texans Kevin Johnson during the first half in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass under pressure from Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (left) during the first half in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta.

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