Finally the Atlanta Falcons played their first game in their new home, the Mercedes Benz Stadium
An incredible scene on a truly special night at @MBStadium. pic.twitter.com/qyvmKSIwrt
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
It feels good to be home. @MBStadium pic.twitter.com/mF4lQipnFA
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 28, 2017
In the 1st quarter Rookie outside line backer Duke Riley made a fumble recovery.
Typical BIG HIT by Keanu ❗ #AZvsATL pic.twitter.com/UyR0lPgDhS
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 26, 2017
Off to a slow start ,at the end of the 1st quarter the scoreboard was scoreless.
No score through 1. #AZvsATL pic.twitter.com/s9YD7eXJ2X
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 26, 2017
Rookie defensive end Takkarist Mckinley recovered a fumble.
Jack – A – Takk! #AZvsATL pic.twitter.com/buZWhFKuEO
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
The Cardinals edged the Falcons 17-3 at halftime. Falcons kicker Matt Bryant added 3 points to the Falcons score with a field goal from 20 yard.
Halftime at @MBStadium. https://t.co/O74BoHR318 pic.twitter.com/yUJAylue3F
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
At the 3rd quarter, cornerback Jalen Collins forced a fumble on Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams. Falcons cornerback C.J. Goodwin made a recovery.
Collins with the hit.
Goodwin with the recovery! #AZvsATL pic.twitter.com/AadlIa3CNX— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
At the end of the 3rd quarter the Falcons trailed behind the Cardinals 6-17.
1 quarter to go in @MBStadium. pic.twitter.com/gmlw0ovk2R
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
Falcons wide receiver Josh Magee goes for 57 yards for a touchdown!
Simms finds Josh Magee for a 57-yd TOUCHDOWN!
2-pt conversion is good.
AZ 24 | ATL 14#AZvsATL pic.twitter.com/uNfFYYLHpF
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
At the end of the 4th quarter the Falcons flew south and was unable keep up with the Cardinals. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 14-24.
One preseason game away from kickoff in Chicago.
TAKEAWAYS – https://t.co/orN6iSGrlD pic.twitter.com/QeQE52uUzZ
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
This is the Atlanta Falcons third Pre-season game loss. After the game coach Dan Quin spoke about the preseason game lose to the Cardinals.
DQ speaks to the media following tonight’s preseason game vs. Arizona. https://t.co/SF16r8bzM4
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 27, 2017
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