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Falcons fall to Titans in preseason

Atlanta loses 23-20 as penalties and backups shape the game

August 16, 2025 at 05:29 AM
blur Grading preseason loss to the Titans

The Falcons fell 23-20 to the Titans in Atlanta as penalties and backup play defined the game.

Falcons must clean penalties after preseason loss to Titans

The Falcons lost 23-20 to the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday night. DJ Chark made a catch under pressure from Clarence Lewis in the second half as Atlanta used mostly deep backups in its second preseason game. The Titans arrived with a limited path to improvement but finished the night as the stronger team on the field.

Key Takeaways

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Penalties totaled 10 for 63 yards and must drop quickly
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Backup players earned reps that will shape late preseason cuts
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DJ Chark flashed in a difficult moment against tight coverage
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Offense and defense need cleaner execution in critical drives
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Roster choices will hinge on how depth players perform when the heat is on
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Discipline will set the tone for practice weeks ahead
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Coaching message on accountability will guide the next steps for the team

"Discipline will decide this season"

Postgame reflection on penalties

"Depth can grow when execution is cleaner"

Roster evaluation after the game

This game is a roster snapshot, not a season verdict. Preseason results matter for evaluating depth and discipline, and this one highlighted both. The Falcons showed they can move the ball at times, but clean execution will determine whether those moments turn into regular season production.

Highlights

  • Discipline will decide this season
  • Depth looks strong until discipline slips
  • Preseason is a notebook not a final grade
  • The next weeks will show this work translates to real games

The real test begins when the regular season arrives

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