Photos: Falcons can’t keep up with Texans

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons can’t keep up with Texans

Atlanta Falcons face the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is tackled by Houston's J.J. Watt in the second quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is taken down by Houston's Jahleel Addae as he falls in for a touchdown in the second quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman runs the ball in the second quarter pursued by Houston's Whitney Mercilus Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan avoids the rush of Houston's J.J. Watt in the second quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Houston's J.J. Watt reacts after a roughing the passer penalty after a hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the second half Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a pass defended by the Texans' Bradley Roby in the first half Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan questions an official in the third quarter against the Houston Texans Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley celebrates with teammate Mohamed Sanu (12) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Texans Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Dan Quinn and Falcons coaches asses the action against the Houston Texans Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is upended by Houston's Tashaun Gipson and Jahleel Addae (37) during the second half Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Texans wide receiver Will Fuller catches a pass for a 44-yard touchdown ahead of the Falcons' Desmond Trufant in the fourth quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Houston's J.J. Watt celebrates after sacking Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu dives for a touchdown defended by the Texans' Lonnie Johnson in the first quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan avoids the rush of Houston's J.J. Watt in the second quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman finds space en route to the end zone in the second quarter against the Houston Texans Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands the ball to running back Devonta Freeman in the third quarter against the Houston Texans Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Houston Texans Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Texans running back Carlos Hyde gains yardage during the first half Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter past the Texans' Jahleel Addae Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Houston's Carlos Hyde rushes past Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Houston's Carlos Hyde rushes past Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson scrambles out of the pocket as the Falcons' Takkarist McKinley pursues during the first half Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Texans' Carlos Hyde fumbles the ball in the first quarter Oct. 6, 2019, against the Falcons at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up before the game Oct. 6, 2019, against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn speak on the field prior to the game against the Texas Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is tackled by the Texans' J.J. Watt in the second quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up before the game Oct. 6, 2019, against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, a former ball boy for the Falcons, meets with Falcons owner Arthur Blank before the game Oct. 6, 2019, against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper wears the Crucial Catch NFL gloves during warms up prior to the game Oct. 6, 2019, against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Houston's Deshaun Watson meet after the game Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is tackled by Houston's J.J. Watt in the second quarter Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

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