Offense’s early struggles turned after halftime; defense couldn’t create pressure.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver DJ Chark makes a catch under pressure from Tennessee Titans cornerback Clarence Lewis during the second half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, August 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Titans won 23-20 over the Falcons. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
The Falcons want to be a playoff team. Even with the deep backups playing, they needed to beat the Titans, who were tied for the worst record in the league with the Browns and Giants last season.
The Falcons must eliminate their penalties. They had 10 for 63 yards against the Titans.
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his “long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football,” D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he’s a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
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