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Sideline Report: Monday, August 21, 2017

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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By Juliakate E Culpepper

Here are a few things to know on Monday:

1. Falcons lose to Steelers 

In their second exhibition game, the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-13 at Heinz Field. D. Orlando Ledbetter recaps what coach Dan Quinn and the Falcons said to media after the game. The Falcons next exhibition game will be inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.

2. Braves beat Reds in series finale

In the SunTrust Park series finale on Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves topped the Cincinnati Reds 8-1. Courtesy of a grand slam by catcher Tyler Flowers in the fifth inning, the Braves avoided the sweep after losing the first two games of the weekend series. The Braves start a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday at 7:35 p.m. at SunTrust Park.

5. Ric Flair’s daughter give update

Former professional wrestler Ric Flair's daughter Charlotte provided an update after her father's health on Instagram over the weekend.