Photos: Injuries, disappointment in Falcons’ loss against Rams

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Photos: Injuries, disappointment in Falcons’ loss against Rams

The Atlanta Falcons face defending NFC Champions Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

A Falcons fans' sign portrays the team's performance as "embarrassing" during Atlanta's 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald hits Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan causing a fumble that the Rams recovered and knocking Ryan out of the game with an apparent injury during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the field with Alex Mack (left) and Jake Matthews (right) looking on after Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leveled him causing a fumble that the Rams recovered and knocking Ryan out of the game with an apparent leg injury during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and a dejected wide receiver Julio Jones sit on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan grimaces as he is attended to by medical personnel on the bench with an apparent leg injury Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 37-10 to the Los Angeles Rams.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan grimaces in pain on the bench with an ankle injury during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan heads to the locker room with an ankle injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) is evaluated on the field following a head-to-head collision during the first half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons players huddle around teammate Ito Smith (25) as he is taken off the field following a head-to-head hit during the first half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

An official restrains Atlanta running back Devonta Freeman during a fight between Falcons and Rams players during the second half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Freeman was ejected from the game.

Things got heated in the third quarter as Falcons and Rams players engaged in a fight Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) was ejected for "throwing a punch."

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is escorted off the field after being ejected from the game for "throwing a punch" during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant hands his head on the sidelines after missing a field-goal attempt Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant misses a field-goal attempt against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) hauls in a catch on the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by the Rams' Dante Fowler Jr. for the first of two back-to-back sacks during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons' Jordan Miller (28) knocks the Rams' Nick Scott (33) out of bounds during the first half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) completes a catch for a touchdown during the first half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, against the Falcons at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles Rams running back Darrell Henderson (27) during the second half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Los Angeles Rams defense swarms Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett gets past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones on his way to the end zone during the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadiumin Atlanta.

Los Angeles tight end Gerald Everett reaches the end zone, giving the Rams a 20-3 lead over the Falcons during the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and owner Arthur Blank watch the team warm up before they take on the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Los Angeles Rams recover a Falcons fumble of a punt return in the end zone for a touchdown with 11 seconds left in the 37-10 victory Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) scores a touchdown during the second half Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff (right) walk off the Mercedes-Benz Stadium field after team's 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn leaves the field after shaking hands with Rams head coach Sean McVay (left) after Atlanta's 37-10 loss Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons defensive linemen Vic Beasley Jr. (left) and Adrian Clayborn sit dejected on the bench during the fourth quarter of a 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank (left) confers with general manager Thomas Dimitroff in the final minutes of a 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The loss put Atlanta's record at 1-6 on the season.

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A Falcons fans' sign portrays the team's performance as "embarrassing" during Atlanta's 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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