Photos: Falcons lose first exhibition game

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Photos: Falcons lose first exhibition game

AJC photos from the Falcons vs. Titans exhibition game on August 13, 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Trevon Coley and outside linebacker Rashad Weaver during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks breaks loose for a long first down run against the Tennessee Titans during the 4th quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks passes against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan takes the field with a cup of coffee apparently not playing against the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith circles his players during a time out against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith looks on during first half action against the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons defenders Mykal Walker (center) and Jacob Tuioti-Mariner bring the pressure on a sack of Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan listens to the play calls from the sidelines during the first half against the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts watches the game from the sidelines during the first half against the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Rowland returns a punt against the Tennessee Titans with safety Matthias Farley making the tackle during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Rowland returns a punt against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Mykal Walker (right) celebrates the defense sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside during the first quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Marlon Davidson tackles Tennessee Titans running back Mekhi Sargent during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons fans cheer their team during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside during the first quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith calls a play as his team prepares to play the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan waves to fans taking the field with a cup of coffee apparently not playing against the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, apparently not playing against the Tennessee Titans, watches teammates warmup for a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith runs off the field falling 23-3 to his former team the Tennessee Titans in a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley fights for some of the team's limited running yards against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley looks for running room against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley runs for some of the team's limited running yards against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks breaks loose for a long first down run against the Tennessee Titans during the 4th quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks breaks loose for a long first down run against the Tennessee Titans during the 4th quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks breaks loose for a long first down run against the Tennessee Titans during the 4th quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081321 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks is sacked by Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Wyatt Ray during the fourth quarter of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Trevon Coley and outside linebacker Rashad Weaver during the first half of a NFL preseason football game on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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