The Falcons are doing what they can to keep themselves in the game against the Bengals. Cincinnati took a 28-7 lead just before the half, but Atlanta went on to score 10 points in less than 40 seconds to make it a 28-17 Bengals lead at halftime.
First, QB Marcus Mariota completed this 75-yard touchdown bomb to WR Damiere Byrd.
First catch of the season -> TOUCHDOWN @LookIn_Da_Miere
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The Falcons would get the ball back after a Bengals punt, which kick returner Avery Williams nearly returned for a touchdown. Nonetheless, Williams’ return set up an easy Younghoe Koo field goal to cut the lead to 11 at the half.
.@big_ave21 with a big time return.
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