Ryan sharp on early TD drive in Falcons' 16-10 win against Dolphins - Gainesville Times

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Ryan sharp on early TD drive in Falcons' 16-10 win against Dolphins

Backups play big role in solid effort on both sides of the ball for Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) is tackled by Miami Dolphins nose tackle Earl Mitchell (90) during the first half of Friday's preseason game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0809Falcons1 — Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) is tackled by Miami Dolphins nose tackle Earl Mitchell (90) during the first half of Friday's preseason game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

ATLANTA — Atlanta's Matt Ryan and Miami's Ryan Tannehill showed how starting quarterbacks should handle preseason openers. Each had only one possession. Each completed every pass attempt on long touchdown drives.

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