Rams vs. Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Rams vs. Falcons

The Falcons faced the St. Louis Rams in their first game of the season at the Georgia Dome Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (right) celebrates his long touchdown reception with Drew Davis for a 21-0 lead over the Rams in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan audibles a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford catches his breath on the turf after taking a hard hit from Falcons cornerback Robert Alford just getting off a pass during the first half on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones breaks away from Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins for a long touchdown run after the catch for a 14-0 lead over the Rams in the frst quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

A Falcons fan makes some noise to disrupt the Rams during a third down play in the second half on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Jacquizz Rogers picks up short yardage as Rams safety T. J. McDonald makes the tackle during the second half on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones picks up yardage on a reception against Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins during the 4th quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Jason Snelling picks up a first down past Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis during the final two minutes of the 4th quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez makes a reception against Rams safety T. J. McDonald during the second half on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons rookie linebacker Joplo Bartu reacts to his tackle at the line of scrimmage on Rams running back Daryl Richardson (left) during the second half on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tailgaters Dave Clark (from left), Jonesboro, Pat Blakenship, Villa Rica, and Larry Rinicella, McDonough, raise their Falcons flag beside the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. The group has been renting tailgating space on the church grounds for years.

Falcons fan Sharon Driggers, Canton, walks past the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church as members make their way in for services on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons fan James McCord, Sharpsburg, GA., grills beside the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church while tailgating before the game on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. McCord has been renting space on the church grounds along with dozens of other Falcons fans, but received notice after next year it may be ending.

A Falcons fan arrives for the game as members of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church arrive for church services on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons fan Nick Moreau, 10, Tucker, can't quite fill in the uniform of Tony Gonzalez as he has his picture taken on the landing outside the Georgia Dome before the Falcons play the Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Valerie Thurwanger, Marietta, has her picture taken standing in as Matt Ryan on the landing outside the Georgia Dome before the Falcons play the Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

A bird flys from the top of the church steeple at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson takes the field to play the Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Harry Douglas signals what proved to be the winning touchdown as running back Jason Snelling gets in the endzone for a 31-17 lead in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons held on to win the game 31-24.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson drags Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree into the end zone for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead on the opening drive of the game in the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson drags Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree into the end zone for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead on the opening drive of the game in the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones breaks away from Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins for a long touchdown run after the catch for a 14-0 lead over the Rams in the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is sandwiched by Rams defenders Alec Ogletree (from left), Janoris Jenkins, and Rodney McLeod picking up a crucial first down in the final minutes of the 4th quarter to hold on to a 31-24 victory on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. Jones had a career high day with 11 receptions.

Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora (far right) intercepts the Rams and returns it for a touchdown and a 21-0 lead during the 2nd quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Matt Ryan runs down the field and pumps his fist making a long touchdown pass to Julio Jones for a 14-0 lead over the Rams in the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

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Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (right) celebrates his long touchdown reception with Drew Davis for a 21-0 lead over the Rams in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

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