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Falcons' Ryan wins first preseason start (AP)

 
Matt Ryan was a winner in his first preseason start, perhaps moving the rookie closer to being named the Falcons' regular-season starter. Ryan opened the second half with a touchdown pass to give Atlanta the lead in a 17-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Friday night. Ryan, the third pick in the draft, completed 15 of 21 passes for 102 yards with a 1-yard scoring pass to another rookie, Harry... (link)

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