Photos: Falcons rally, come up short against Cardinals

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Photos: Falcons rally, come up short against Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons face the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant reacts after missing an extra point late in the fourth quarter that would've tied the game against the Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 34-33.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown while being tackled by Arizona's Haason Reddick during the second half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals' Terrell Suggs looks on from the defensive side of the line of scrimmage against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by Cardinals' middle linebacker Jordan Hicks in the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman attempts to break a tackle by Arizona's Corey Peters during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan calls out signals prior to taking the snap from under center during the first quarter Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is tackled by Cardinals' Jordan Hicks during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman runs with the ball while attempting to break a tackle by Arizona's Jalen Thompson during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to throw the ball during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona's Kyler Murray (1) and Deionte Thompson (35) stand during a moment of silence for owner William V Bidwill, who died last week, prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona outside linebacker Haason Reddick displays an image of the Cardinals' late owner William Bidwill on his cleat Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks on the field before the start of the game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley scores on a 9-yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals' David Johnson is tackled by the Falcons' Kemal Ishmael (36) and Deion Jones (45) during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona's Damiere Byrd is tackled by Isaiah Oliver of the Falcons during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons'Calvin Ridley scores a receiving touchdown while being tackled by Jalen Thompson during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley takes down Arizona defensive back Jalen Thompson to score a touchdown in the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals running back David Johnson celebrates with Darrell Daniels (81) after scoring on a one-yard rushing touchdown against the Falcons Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray scrambles with the football in an attempt to avoid Falcons linebacker Deion Jones during the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals' Damiere Byrd loses the ball while being tackled by the Falcons' Isaiah Oliver Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The ball rolled into the end zone but was ruled down by contact.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a catch in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona running back David Johnson scores a touchdown in the first half against the Falcons Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan calls a play in huddle during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals running back David Johnson carries the ball against Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael and linebacker Deion Jones in the first half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals' Maxx Williams stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown while being tackled by the Falcons' Kemal Ishmael during the second half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona's David Johnson celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Falcons during the fourth quarter Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper makes a reception against Cardinals' outside linebacker Haason Reddick during the second half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper scores a second half touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman scores a touchdown ahead of the tackle of Arizona linebacker Haason Reddick in the second half Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank watches the end of the game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 34-33.

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Falcons kicker Matt Bryant reacts after missing an extra point late in the fourth quarter that would've tied the game against the Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 34-33.

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