The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a thrilling victory over the Detroit Lions in their preseason debut on Friday thanks to rookie QB Desmond Ridder’s late touchdown pass to wide receiver Jared Bernhardt.
It wasn’t just Ridder’s game-winner that had fans excited following Friday’s 27-23 win, though. Starting QB Marcus Mariota was a perfect 3-for-3 with a rushing touchdown, rookie WR Drake London led the team with 24 receiving yards (on one catch), and RB Tyler Allgeier averaged 8.3 yards per carry.
The Pro Football Focus grades from Friday’s matchup have been released and it was Mariota leading the way for Atlanta. Here’s a look at PFF’s 25 highest-graded Falcons players from preseason Week 1.
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