Matt Hasselbeck was injured, Jake Locker helped lead a comeback, but the Atlanta Falcons hung on to down the Tennessee Titans.
NFL Scores Week 11, Titans Vs. Falcons: Atlanta Holds Off Jake Locker For 23-17 Win
Then Locker led two touchdown drives, throwing for 140 yards and two touchdowns and making plays on the run, to cut a 23-3 lead to a 23-17 advantage.
But Ryan and the Falcons moved the ball late, keeping Locker off the field and staving off a potential game-winning touchdown drive, to secure their sixth win of the year.
Read Article >Titans Vs. Falcons Score: Atlanta Leads At The Half
The Atlanta Falcons do not have rookie wide receiver Julio Jones for this game, but they seem to be managing just fine with the other players. Matt Ryan found tight end Tony Gonzalez for a 17-yard touchdown in the first quarter. That put Atlanta on the board first.
In the second quarter, Atlanta kicked two more field goals, and they headed into the locker room leading by a score of 13-3 at the half. Matt Ryan was 10-for-14 with 104 yards passing and a touchdown. Running back Michael Turner had 73 rushing yards on 10 carries.
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