Photos: Falcons look sharp early but falter late against the Jets

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Photos: Falcons look sharp early but falter late against the Jets

The Falcons put together some early drives behind quarterback Marcus Mariota and tight end Kyle Pitts on Monday night against the host Jets. New York rallied for a 24-16 exhibition victory.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) looks to pass on the run during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo (7) watches his field goal during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) breaks a tackle by New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) during the first half of an NFL exhibition game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) breaks a tackle by New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) during the first half of an NFL exhibition game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) looks to pass under pressure during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hands off the ball to running back Damien Williams (6) during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (7) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (7) celebrates after kicking a field goal during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, top left, sets up for a play during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta's Avery Williams (35) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (7) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta's Avery Williams (35) is tackled by New York's Jason Pinnock (41) and long snapper Thomas Hennessy (42) during the first half of an NFL exhibition game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, right, after Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (7) watches his field goal during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs in a touchdown against New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) during the first half of an NFL exhibition game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hands the ball to Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (7) watches his field goal during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) receives the ball from quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota celebrates after wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) defends against Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge during the first half of an NFL exhibition game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) looks to pass on the run during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

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