The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 24-12, in the final home game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium of 2019. The Falcons dominated in all three phases, including causing a turnover on special teams, eclipsing the 500-yard mark on offense and holding the Jaguars to 21 percent on third down conversion (3-14).
Matt Ryan converted 32-of-45 passes for 384 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for 80.4 QB rating. The 12-year vet posted 237 passing yards in first half to surpass 4,000 yards this season for his ninth straight season. This is second-longest streak in NFL history behind Drew Brees (12) and currently the longest active streak.
Today's game also marked Ryan's 10th 300-yard game this season, tied for the fifth-most in a season in the NFL, trailing Drew Brees (2011;13), Peyton Manning (2013;12), Tom Brady (2011;11) and Jameis Winston (2019;11).
Julio Jones registered 10 receptions for 166 yards, marking his 55th career 100-yard receiving game. He surpassed 12,000 career receiving yards today, becoming the fastest player to do so by accomplishing the feat in 125 games. Hall of Famer Jerry Rice previously held the record doing it in 142 career games. With one game left, the nine-year vet needs 84 receiving yards to post 1,400 receiving yards this season to extend his streak to six consecutive seasons with 1,400 yards, the longest-active streak in the NFL.
Devonta Freeman posted 13 carries for 53 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown, and nine catches for 74 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown. This marks the first game Freeman had posted a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game since 2016 (vs. G.B.). Freeman's touchdowns occurred on back-to-back possessions, with his second touchdown due to a special teams turnover where Keith Smith forced a fumble and Brian Hill recovered it on the Jaguars' 25. In 2019, Freeman has registered 993 total yards and six touchdowns.
The Falcons recorded two sacks on Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew today. Vic Beasley Jr. sacked Minshew in the second quarter, he has totaled 6.5 sacks since Week 10, tied for the second-most in the NFL during that span and only trailing Rams' Aaron Donald (7.5). Grady Jarrett also registered a sack in the third quarter and has a career-high 6.5 sacks this season.
Qadree Ollison had a three-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, marking his fourth rushing touchdown this year. The rookie's four touchdowns are tied for third-most in franchise history. Ollison is tied with Ito Smith, who accomplished four rushing touchdowns in 2018, and just trails Keith Jones (1989; 6) and Gerald Riggs (1982;5).
Other notable stats include Hill rushing seven times for 66 yards (9.4 avg.), Austin Hooper posting seven catches for 82 yards, and De'Vondre Campbell led the defense with nine tackles (four solo). Campbell has tallied a career-high 126 total tackles (73 solo) this season.
Get an inside look at Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars with top photos from the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 16
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 walks through the tunnel before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 walks in the tunnel before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
A general view of the roof and halo board at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 stretches before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
A detailed view of the cleats worn by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 looks on before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 waves before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford #95 prepares for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Kenjon Barner #38 leads a huddle before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn celebrates from the sideline during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 and running back Kenjon Barner #38 celebrate a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 celebrates after a turnover during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 celebrates after a turnover during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 celebrates after scoring his second touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn celebrates from the sideline during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons react after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 in action during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a catch during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Keith Smith #40 runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons react after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 in action during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 celebrates with running back Keith Smith #40 before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 catches the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 reacts after a turnover during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 reacts after a turnover during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II #15 during the first half of the game against at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 gestures during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 gestures after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II #15 during the first half of the game against at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 carries the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 reacts after a play during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Russell Gage #83 and Christian Blake #13 gesture for a first down during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 hands the ball of to running back Devonta Freeman #24 during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II #15 during the first half of the game against at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, Jr. #44 sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew #15 during the second quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II #15 during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 in action during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 in action during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 gestures during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 catches the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 celebrates with quarterback Matt Ryan #2 after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 yells after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 drops back to pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 in action during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom #63 spikes the ball after an Atlanta Falcons touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 throws the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 interacts with fans after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 signs autographs after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew #15 after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
