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In-game replay: Matt Ryan finds Austin Hooper for touchdown

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 12: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 12: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
By Alex Makrides
Nov 12, 2017

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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