Falcons fall apart late in 30-20 loss to Giants

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones dives but is unable to catch a pass from quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half Sunday against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. - photo by Kathy Willens

1006Falcons1 — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones dives but is unable to catch a pass from quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half Sunday against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. - photo by Kathy Willens

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Atlanta Falcons had everything in place to end their woes away from home. Matt Ryan and his makeshift offensive line had a 10-point third-quarter lead after Antone Smith scored, the defense was holding Eli Manning and the Giants in check and the special teams even contributed a few points. Then it all went wrong in the final 20 minutes.

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