Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London
3 years, 3 months ago

Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London

Associated Press  

LONDON — Matt Ryan didn’t have his top two wide receivers in London. Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns, including the first NFL score for Pitts, and the Falcons held on and closed out the Jets in a 27-20 victory Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jets struggled mightily again in the first half, gaining just 80 yards and getting five first downs compared to the Falcons’ 251 yards and 17 first downs in the first two quarters. The scoring drive included Olamide Zaccheaus’ 15-yard catch and dive for a first down to the Jets 24 on third-and-13 after Ryan found Pitts for a 39-yard gain. PITTS PARTY After Patterson’s 17-yard reception to the Jets 2 in the first quarter, the Falcons got a mismatch with defensive end John Franklin-Myers covering Pitts on first-and-goal.

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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