Matt Schaub shines in return to Atlanta Falcons, beat Redskins 23-17 in preseason opener - Gainesville Times

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Matt Schaub shines in return to Atlanta Falcons, beat Redskins 23-17 in preseason opener

Backup quarterback threw for 179 yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (19) makes a catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (47) during the first half of Thursday's preseason game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0812Falcons — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (19) makes a catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (47) during the first half of Thursday's preseason game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

Making a successful return to his first NFL home, Matt Schaub passed for 179 yards, leading three scoring drives, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Redskins 23-17 on Thursday night. Schaub began his career with the Falcons as Michael Vick’s backup from 2004-06. He played seven seasons as Houston’s starter and the past two years with Baltimore and Oakland.

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