Mariota, Ridder solid for Falcons in 24-16 loss to Jets
— Marcus Mariota is feeling — and playing — like a starter again.
National Football League
FINAL
Atlanta Falcons
16
New York Jets
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| NYJ | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
MetLife Stadium · 62,625 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 17-34 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 0-16 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs San Francisco 49ers | W 29-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Chicago Bears | L 23-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | L 23-30 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:22 16-24
Bradlee Anae 30 Yd Fumble Return (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 14:49 16-17
La'Mical Perine 7 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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Touchdown 7:26 16-10
Lawrence Cager 34 Yd pass from Chris Streveler (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 16-3
Greg Zuerlein 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:32 16-0
Younghoe Koo 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:17 13-0
Younghoe Koo 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:16 10-0
Olamide Zaccheaus 13 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 11:22 3-0
Younghoe Koo 23 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ
7 plays, 25 yards, 4:20 · End of Game
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ATL 4:20
9 plays, 27 yards, 2:58 · Downs
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NYJ 7:18
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:58 · Interception
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ATL 8:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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ATL 10:22
6 plays, 6 yards, 4:27 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:22 16-24
Bradlee Anae 30 Yd Fumble Return (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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NYJ 14:49
8 plays, 76 yards, 4:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:49 16-17
La'Mical Perine 7 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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ATL 4:31
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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NYJ 7:26
8 plays, 74 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:26 16-10
Lawrence Cager 34 Yd pass from Chris Streveler (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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ATL 11:39
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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NYJ 13:38
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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NYJ
5 plays, 37 yards, 0:32 · Field Goal
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ATL 0:32
8 plays, 56 yards, 1:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 16-3
Greg Zuerlein 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:32 16-0
Younghoe Koo 30 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 2:10
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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ATL 4:17
13 plays, 75 yards, 8:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:17 13-0
Younghoe Koo 23 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 12:30
5 plays, 6 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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ATL 1:19
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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NYJ 1:56
5 plays, 24 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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ATL 5:16
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:16 10-0
Olamide Zaccheaus 13 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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NYJ 8:04
5 plays, 16 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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ATL 11:22
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:22 3-0
Younghoe Koo 23 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
ATL
NYJ
17
1st Downs
14
12
Passing 1st downs
6
3
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
3
3-12
3rd down efficiency
3-9
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
59
Total Plays
51
380
Total Yards
279
6.4
Yards per Play
5.5
10
Total Drives
10
265
Passing
209
18/29
Comp/Att
20/28
8.5
Yards per pass
7.5
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
115
Rushing
70
28
Rushing Attempts
23
4.1
Yards per rush
3.0
1-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
13-121
Penalties
11-104
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
31:19
Possession
28:41
Injuries
New York Jets
- Tim Patrick Out
- Trevin Wallace Out
- Garrett Wilson Out
- Blake Freeland Out
- Kohl Levao Out
Atlanta Falcons
- Billy Bowman Jr. Out
- Andy Dalton Out
- Jack Strand Out
- Drake Jackson Out
- Robert Longerbeam Out
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