Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Harry Douglas excited the crowd in the second quarter with a 76-yard touchdown reception for the 10-3 lead, which they took into halftime. The play completed a six-play, 95-yard drive. Ryan finished the night at 7-of-15 completions for 116 yards.
Falcons Vs. Jaguars Score: Matt Ryan, Harry Douglas Connect For 76-Yard Touchdown, Atlanta’s 10-3 Lead
Jacksonville's David Garrard started and went 7-of-12 for 99 yards. However, he threw an interception during the opening drive, which Brent Grimes picked off at the back of the end zone and returned it for 62 yards to Jacksonville's 42 yard line.
Rookie Blaine Gabbert completed four passes in 11 attempts for 35 yards. He will be back out for the second half of the game. Maurice Jones-Drew is still sitting out preseason games for the Jaguars. Montell Owens is the leading rusher with 12 yards, but the team has just 19 yards overall.
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