Atlanta Falcons

Follow along with Falcon Report as we keep you up to date on Saturday's preseason contest between Atlanta and Jacksonville.

Atlanta will have a fresh set of downs after the two-minute warning. In to replace him is Ollison, who takes two carries for a total of four yards, setting up 4th and 4. A false start penalty on Harrison set the offense back, but Huntley saw a crease and hit it, breaking off a 21-yard gain for another first down. After a delay of game, Ridder saw two passes fall incomplete. Faced with 3rd and 10, Ridder found Batson over the middle for 21, fitting a tight window. After a pair of three-yard gains, Jacksonville was called for a false start, setting up a 3rd-and-9. Conner gained eight on first down and another five on second, but the play was called back due to a holding penalty on Darryl Williams. On 3rd and 3, Perry was forced out of pocket by Nick Thurman, with Nate Landman waiting on him, resulting in no gain. With Jacksonville prepared to kick, Horne jumped offsides, granting the Jaguars a fresh set of downs. Starting from its own 20, Jacksonville's offense immediately moved the chains, with Perry finding Jones for a gain of 13, though Atlanta corner Teez Tabor delivered a punishing blow. First play of the game is a turnover for Atlanta's offense. The Falcons have yet to release a plan for their starters, but regardless of who's playing, they'll be doing so against the Jaguars' backups.

The Atlanta Falcons are locked in a tight game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, holding a 7-6 lead midway through the second quarter.

Emory Hunt revealed his NFL preseason 2022 best bets for Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons on Saturday.

[Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Jaguars vs. [Tim Jones](/nfl/players/2839207/tim-jones/) could earn a spot on the roster with his performance this preseason. Here are the [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/) and betting lines for Jags vs. [Matt Ryan](/nfl/players/420095/matt-ryan/) era over, Atlanta is handing the reins to [Marcus Mariota](/nfl/players/1880862/marcus-mariota/), who gets another shot at being a starting quarterback in the NFL. [Desmond Ridder](/nfl/players/2864759/desmond-ridder/) should see plenty of action. [You can head to SportsLine to see Hunt's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2022-nfl-preseason-falcons-vs-jaguars-line-odds-atlanta-expert-reveals-pick-for-saturdays-contest/#ttag=08252022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_emoryhunt_falconsjaguarspreseason). Lawrence has completed 20-of-33 pass attempts for 228 yards and a touchdown, while Etienne has gained 52 yards on 17 carries and recorded another 10 on one reception. Now, Hunt has zeroed in on Falcons vs. Atlanta is a 4-point favorite in the latest Falcons vs. The 22-year-old from the University of Cincinnati, who was taken in the third round of this year's draft, has gone 20-of-35 for 246 yards and a pair of TDs this preseason. After losing their first three contests of the 2022 [NFL preseason](/nfl/schedules), the Jaguars will hope to end it on a high note when they visit the Falcons on Saturday. Hunt's dedication to analysis of all levels of college and professional football helped him start the USFL season 24-18, including a 12-6 record over the last five weeks.

He has experience with Arthur Smith and it will give Desmond Ridder time to develop. Of course, the team hopes that Ridder is a future star. Sure, they drafted ...

They immediately signed veteran Marcus Mariota and followed it up by drafting Desmond Ridder in the third round of the NFL Draft. Yes, they have high hopes for Marcus Mariota, and the same can be said for Desmond Ridder, but sometimes things do not go as planned, especially at a position as important as quarterback. Of course, the team hopes that Ridder is a future star.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder has looked quite good for a rookie this preseason, until the Jacksonville Jaguars came calling.

At least in the first half, when he completed seven of 11 passes for 41 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 61.4. Ridder completed two passes on seven attempts of 20 or more air yards for 55 yards and one of his touchdowns, and he was composed under pressure. In his first two NFL preseason games, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder completed 20 of 35 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 98.0.

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Atlanta Falcons in its final preseason game of the year. Here were the observations:

One that stood out was fourth-year running back Ryquell Armstead, who missed a block on a Logan Cooke punt, leading to it being blocked and Atlanta recovering at the one-yard-line. In five drives during the first half, Atlanta's best was its second, going 75 yards on 15 plays and scoring a touchdown. All eyes were on Jaguars rookie LB Lloyd as the team got set to play Saturday. For McCourt, he was claimed just prior to the team taking off to Flowery Branch on Tuesday night. Another mistake came during the fourth quarter with rookie receiver Kevin Austin dropping a pass, leading to an interception by Falcons DB Corey Ballentine. Perry to get all of the repetitions today, giving the staff a good look at a player likely to be put on the practice squad as the team's third QB. Ahead of him on the depth chart includes the team's starters, Marvin Jones, Zay Jones and Kirk. He was initially waived/injured just before the team's first day of training camp on July 25 but re-signed Aug. Though Treadwell has worked ahead of Jones throughout training camp, his roster spot isn't necessarily graded as a lock even while catching a touchdown on Saturday. Beathard (groin) on the mend and Jake Luton no longer on the roster, it was an opportunity for rookie QB E.J. Jones jumped out to an exciting start as he caught three passes for 103 yards in the first half. Jones sat during the second half, having shown the coaching staff all they needed to see.

The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready to play their final preseason game against the Jaguars as they turn their attention to.

Linebacker Deion Jones has returned to practice as well and could attempt to make a statement in this game to win back a contributing role. While Mariota is being benched it to protect his health benching Franks is about letting him focus on one position. Marcus Mariota started the second preseason game going 6/6 for 132-yards and a touchdown in his first two drives.