Photos: Falcons edge Lions in exhibition opener

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Photos: Falcons edge Lions in exhibition opener

Photos from the Falcons vs. Lions exhibition game on August 12, 2022.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt catches a 21-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. The Falcons won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt (83) and teammates celebrate his 21-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt reacts after his 21-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Teammates celebrate with Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt (83) who scored the winning touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota runs for a 6-yard touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. The Falcons won 27-23. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder rushes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith points from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison rushes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse (46) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder looks downfield during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts runs during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is pressured during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Nathan Landman (55) plays during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London runs ahead of Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) tackles Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown pulls in a pass as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (3) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is pressured by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is seen during pregame of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions Chair Sheila Ford Hamp hugs Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank during pregame of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo (7) takes a kick in the first half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes on Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) in the first half during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is seen in the bench area during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (6) rushes in the first half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley (42) rushes in the first half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph upends Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Geronimo Allison (82) short of the goal line during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle reacts after his 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Devin Funchess during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham strips the ball from Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. Boyle was able to recover the fumble. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder scrambles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse (46) celebrates his touchdown with teammate guard Colby Gossett during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks on Ford Field during pregame of a preseason NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (37) pulls away from Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Quinton Bell plays during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant reacts after a play during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt catches a 21-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. The Falcons won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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