Ryan impressive in Falcons' 28-14 preseason loss to Chiefs
After a dismal showing in the first preseason game, Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons found their offensive rhythm Friday.
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FINAL
Kansas City Chiefs
28
Atlanta Falcons
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
| ATL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs New York Jets | W 35-12 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Denver Broncos | L 24-28 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 3-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 22-6 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 30-27 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:40 28-14
Ben Niemann 26 Yd Interception Return (Matt McGloin Pass to Byron Pringle for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 10:40 20-14
Harrison Butker 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:52 17-14
Gehrig Dieter 27 Yd pass from Chad Henne (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 0:17 10-14
Tyreek Hill 69 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 5:00 3-14
Calvin Ridley 7 Yd pass from Matt Schaub (David Marvin Kick)
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Field Goal 13:28 3-7
Harrison Butker 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:20 0-7
Austin Hooper 4 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (David Marvin Kick)
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KC
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:55 · End of Game
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ATL 0:55
4 plays, 14 yards, 0:55 · Fumble
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KC 1:50
11 plays, 45 yards, 6:19 · Punt
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ATL 8:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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ATL 9:40
2 plays, 1 yard, 1:00 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:40 28-14
Ben Niemann 26 Yd Interception Return (Matt McGloin Pass to Byron Pringle for Two-Point Conversion)
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KC 10:40
10 plays, 21 yards, 5:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:40 20-14
Harrison Butker 49 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 1:00
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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KC 4:15
7 plays, 33 yards, 4:05 · Punt
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ATL 8:20
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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KC 9:52
10 plays, 76 yards, 5:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:52 17-14
Gehrig Dieter 27 Yd pass from Chad Henne (Harrison Butker Kick)
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ATL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:17 · End of Half
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KC 0:17
5 plays, 92 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:17 10-14
Tyreek Hill 69 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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ATL 1:12
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:34 · Downs
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KC 4:46
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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ATL 5:00
15 plays, 75 yards, 8:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:00 3-14
Calvin Ridley 7 Yd pass from Matt Schaub (David Marvin Kick)
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KC 13:28
13 plays, 73 yards, 6:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:28 3-7
Harrison Butker 25 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 5:22
7 plays, 69 yards, 3:45 · Downs
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KC 9:07
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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ATL 11:20
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:20 0-7
Austin Hooper 4 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (David Marvin Kick)
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Team Stats
KC
ATL
20
1st Downs
17
14
Passing 1st downs
13
4
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
1
8-13
3rd down efficiency
7-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
60
Total Plays
55
347
Total Yards
288
5.8
Yards per Play
5.2
9
Total Drives
10
271
Passing
205
25/32
Comp/Att
17/28
8.0
Yards per pass
7.1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
2-10
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-4
76
Rushing
83
26
Rushing Attempts
26
2.9
Yards per rush
3.2
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
9-84
Penalties
5-40
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:03
Possession
27:57
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Divine Deablo Doubtful
- Zachariah Branch Out
- Josh Woods Questionable
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Gervon Dexter Sr. Questionable
Kansas City Chiefs
- Kenneth Walker III Out
- Jaylon Moore Out
- Peter Woods Out
- Jaydn Ott Questionable
- Mansoor Delane Questionable
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