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Ryan, Falcons starters sharp early in 30-22 loss to Jets

First-team offense puts up 2 early TDs before Jets come back for preseason victory

Atlanta Falcons’ Leonard Hankerson (85) runs in front of New York Jets’ Jaiquawn Jarrett (37) after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Matt Ryan during the first half of Friday's preseason game in East Rutherford, N.J. - photo by Bill Kostroun

BC-FBN--Falcons-Jets-IMG-jpg — Atlanta Falcons’ Leonard Hankerson (85) runs in front of New York Jets’ Jaiquawn Jarrett (37) after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Matt Ryan during the first half of Friday's preseason game in East Rutherford, N.J. - photo by Bill Kostroun

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matt Ryan was sharp for the second straight preseason game, leading Atlanta to touchdowns in both of his series in the Falcons’ 30-22 loss to the New York Jets on Friday night. Ryan finished 4 of 5 for 75 yards, including a 60-yard completion to fullback Collin Mooney, and a 2-yard touchdown toss to Leonard Hankerson. Rookie Terron Ward also had a 4-yard touchdown run for the Falcons (1-1) who carved up the Jets’ touted starting defense.

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