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Do the Falcons have a kicking controversy?

Miami Dolphins tight end MarQueis Gray (48) makes a catch in the first quarter after getting past Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) during a pre-season game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on August 10, 2017. (Allen Eyestone / The Palm Beach Post)

Credit: Allen Eyestone

Credit: Allen Eyestone

Miami Dolphins tight end MarQueis Gray (48) makes a catch in the first quarter after getting past Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) during a pre-season game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on August 10, 2017. (Allen Eyestone / The Palm Beach Post)
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Aug 11, 2017

Do the Falcons have a budding place-kicking controversy?

Veteran kicker Matt Bryant missed a 47-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter against the Dolphins on Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium.

Rookie Mike Meyer made a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter.

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