Photos: Falcons end AFC drought with win over Jaguars in final home game

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons end AFC drought with win over Jaguars in final home game

Atlanta Falcons play the final home game of the season Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons' Brian Hill (23) recovers a Jacksonville Jaguars fumble on a kickoff return the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons fans are surrounded by empty seats for the start of the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman breaks free for a touchdown run on the opening drive against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman catches a touchdown pass past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Jarrod Wilson in the first quarter and Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) dives into the end zone for a touchdown Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Keith Smith (40) completes a catch for a first down during the first half Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Pressure mounts as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets the ball out to wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) and wide receiver Julio Jones (11) walk from the locker room to the field past the Brotherhood motto ahead of the final home game of the season Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks from the locker room to the field as the team prepares to play in the final home game of the season Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks with running back Keith Smith (40) before the start of final home game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn walks past the Brotherhood motto from the locker room to the field to play the final home game of the season Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the start of the final home game of the season Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up on the field before the start of the final home game of the season Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) completes a catch Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II during the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn celebrates as the defense stops the Jacksonville Jaguars on a fourth-down attempt near the end zone in the closing minutes Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) runs the ball in the end zone during the second half Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (right) celebrates his touchdown run with Kenjon Barner in the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley (18) - a former Georgia Bulldogs standout - celebrates following a second-half touchdown Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) signs memorabilia and interacts with fans following the 24-12 win over the Jacksonville in the home finale Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches over the defense of Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye during the second half reaching 12,000-career receiving yards faster than any other player in NFL history Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is fired up after the defense held Jacksonville out of the end zone in the fourth quarter to hold on to a 24-12 victory Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones spins the ball on the turf after catching a pass past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye during the second half Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

A Julio Jones fan holds a sign labeling the Falcons receiver a "hero" Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Jaguars 24-12.

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Falcons' Brian Hill (23) recovers a Jacksonville Jaguars fumble on a kickoff return the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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