Ryan debuts, but Darnold, Jets beat Falcons

Matt Ryan looked sharp in his preseason debut, going 10 of 14 for 118 yards, but the Atlanta Falcons fell to the visiting New York Jets 22-10 on Thursday night. Ryan played most of the first half, leading two drives into field-goal range -- Giorgio Tavecchio missed a 52-yard attempt but made a 24-yarder -- and having his other two drives thwarted by a holding penalty and back-to-back sacks. With five games on Atlanta's preseason slate, Ryan sat out the first two.

Sam Darnold started strong for the Jets, leading a 66-yard touchdown drive to open the game. He played three series, finishing 5 of 7 for 46 yards after going 4 of 5 for 68 yards and a TD in one possession last week. Ty Montgomery had seven carries for 36 yards and a score, a 1-yarder that capped the opening drive. Atlanta rookie running back Qadree Ollison had a game-high 44 rushing yards on nine carries, while Ito Smith chipped in 58 total yards and a touchdown on eight touches.

 

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