Photos: Falcons fall short against Chiefs in preseason matchup

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons fall short against Chiefs in preseason matchup

Atlanta Falcons host the Kansas City Chiefs in an exhibition game ahead of the 2018 season on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman and wide receivers Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley take the field following Atlanta's 28-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn evaluates his players during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper makes a big first down gain against the Chiefs during the first quarter Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper goes over the top and into the end zone, catching a pass from Matt Ryan, for a 7-0 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper catches a pass from Matt Ryan and dives into the end zone past a pair of Kansas City Chiefs defenders for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the end zone Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and tight end Austin Hooper celebrate a touchdown during the first quarter Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons safety Keanu Neal (right) is called for a helmet penalty of 15 yards for hitting Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (with help from defensive end Brooks Reed) during the first quarter Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons defenders De'Vondre Campbell (from left), Takkarist McKinley and Brian Poole take down Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons first-round draft pick Calvin Ridley gets a high-five from backup quarterback Matt Schaub after hooking up for a touchdown reception for a 14-3 lead over the Chiefs During the second quarter Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons fullback Ricky Ortiz watches the final minutes from the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons first-round draft pick, wide receiver Calvin Ridley, eludes Chiefs cornerback David Amerson for yardage on the opening kickoff Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons first-round draft pick, wide receiver Calvin Ridley, catches a long pass ahead of Chiefs cornerback David Amerson for a first down during the first quarter Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completes a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons passing game coordinator Greg Knapp looks on as quarterback Matt Ryan prepares to play the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons fullback Ricky Ortiz prepares to play the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Falcons running back Devonta Freeman and wide receivers Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley take the field following Atlanta's 28-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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