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Atlanta Falcons hold on for win at Soldier Field

QB Matt Ryan leads 2 TD drives in fourth, Falcons beat Bears 23-17 in opener

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs past Chicago Bears linebacker Sam Acho (93) after making a pass reception during the second half of a game on Sunday in Chicago. - photo by AP photo

Austin Hooper — Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs past Chicago Bears linebacker Sam Acho (93) after making a pass reception during the second half of a game on Sunday in Chicago. - photo by AP photo

CHICAGO — Matt Ryan threw an 88-yard touchdown to Austin Hooper and led two fourth-quarter scoring drives, and the NFC champion Atlanta Falcons held on to beat the Chicago Bears 23-17 in the season opener on Sunday.

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