Photos: Highlights from Falcons' 30-20 loss to the Saints

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Photos from the Falcons vs. Saints game on Jan. 9, 2022.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass as New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) pressures during the second quarter. The Falcons loss the season finale 30-20. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) kicks a field goal during the first quarter. He hit two field goals to give the Falcons their only 6 points in the first half. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass during the first quarter. Ryan was a dismal 7-of-11 for 62 yards, with an interception and zero touchdowns in the first half. ( JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Saints tight end Adam Trautman (82) scores a receiving touchdown against Atlanta Falcons safety Shawn Williams, left, and inside linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first quarter. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) sidesteps Falcons inside linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second quarter. Kamara had more than 130 yards rushing on the day. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) fumbles the ball after being hit by Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the second quarter. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) scores a touchdown as Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett (97) is shown on the play late during the second quarter. Johnson's score put the Saints up 24-6 at halftime. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is shown before their game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The rookie got off to a slow start in a game in which he was seeking to break Mike Ditka's record for the most receiving yards by a rookie tight end. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith talks with tight end Lee Smith (85) before their game against the Saints. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass as New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) pressures during the second quarter. The Falcons loss the season finale 30-20. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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