The Atlanta Falcons offense was hitting its stride in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Early in the fourth quarter, quarterback Matt Ryan found tight end Austin Hooper for a 1-yard touchdown pass. It was Ryan’s second touchdown throw of the game.

The score put the Falcons up 24-7 with 13:53 to go to the delight of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowd.

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