Photos: Falcons lose to Jets in third exhibition game

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Photos: Falcons lose to Jets in third exhibition game

The Falcons lost to the Jets 22-10 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 15, 2019.

Matt Ryan of the Falcons is hit after he releases a pass against the Jets Thursday night. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is tackled by New York Jets linebacker Avery Williamson during the first quarter in a NFL preseason game on Thursday in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has his nickname Matty Ice represented on his shoes as he prepares to play the New York Jets in a NFL preseason football game on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hits the turf under a rush from New York Jets' Jamal Adams and Frankie Luvu. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who is not playing in the game, gives wide receiver Calvin Ridley some pointers before he runs a route as the team prepares to play the New York Jets in a NFL preseason football game on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan dumps off a pass to running back Ito Smith under pressure from New York Jets linebacker Tarell Basham. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (left), recovering from heart surgery, watches from the sidelines as his team prepares to play the New York Jets. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completes a pass under pressure from the New York Jets during the first quarter. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Matt Ryan hands off the ball to Devonta Freeman. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Matt Ryan passes the ball under pressure. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Matt Ryan makes a play call. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman gets in some work before the team plays the New York Jets in a NFL preseason football game on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons running back Ito Smith throws the ball to the fans getting into the end zone on a short run for a 7-6 lead over the New York Jets. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom blocks New York Jets defensive lineman Kyle Phillips on a touchdown run by Ito Smith. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery gets past Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield for a touchdown. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio misses a field goal attempt against the New York Jets during the first quarter. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett rushes against the New York Jets. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons running back Ito Smith makes a reception against the New York Jets. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham leaps over New York Jets safety Santos Ramirez for a first down. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage leaves on a cart with an injury. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jaedan Graham holds on to the ball after being tackled. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio misses a field goal attempt against the New York Jets during the second half. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Matt Simms passes the ball. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Kendall Sheffield goes down with an injury. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp watch during game action against the New York Jets. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn calls the defense from the sidelines. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Isaiah Oliver and Desmond Trufant high five each other. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

A man stands at attention and holds the American Flag for the national anthem. The Jets defeated the Falcons 22-10. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

A Falcons cheerleader dances. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks off the field. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Members of the Falcons defense huddle up. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

A Falcons cheerleader dances. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

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Matt Ryan of the Falcons is hit after he releases a pass against the Jets Thursday night. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

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