The Falcons’ first preseason game of the 2022 season is in the books, Atlanta captured a 27-23 preseason win over the the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
With 90 seconds remaining, third-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft Desmond Ridder threw a game-winning 21-yard touchdown pass to undrafted rookie Jared Bernhardt.
Ridder 🤝 Bernhardt
Stealing our hearts📺: @nflnetwork | @FOX5Atlanta
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Ridder completed 10 of 22 passes for 103 yards, including a game-winning 21-yard touchdown pass to Jared Bernhardt on fourth down. Mariota had three carries for 23 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown run.
All and all the Falcons stayed competitive against the lions and with the preseason win it is a sign that the dirty birds may be headed in a better direction then previous seasons.
Up Next: Falcons will face the Jets, in New York on Monday Aug 22. at 8:00 pm.
Stay tuned
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