40 favorite images against Jets | Best of Gameday
The Falcons faced the Jets Thursday night in their second preseason game. Take a look back at the photography team's favorite images from the game.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 hands the ball off to running back Brian Hill #23 during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham #87 leaps over New York Jets defensive back Santos Ramirez #39 during the third quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 walks off the field during the second quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 in action during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #32 runs the ball during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 in action against New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams #33 during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 looks up at the Halo Board in the first quarter during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Michael Benford/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky #50 reacts during the second half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marcus Green #3 in action during the second half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham #87 in action during the second half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Simms #9 in action during the second half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub #8 before the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee #27 and free safety Ricardo Allen #37 tackle New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson #11 during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant #21 claps during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 drops back to pass during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 looks on before the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons tight end Luke Stocker #80 reacts during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 looks on before the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jordan Miller #28 warms up before the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Shawn Bane #16 looks on before the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marcus Green #3, defensive back Jordan Miller #28 and running back Tony Brooks-James #46 take the field before the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael #36 and defensive back Jordan Miller #28 take out New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire #25 during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner #79 in action during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford #95 during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Simms throws the ball during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 hands the ball off to running back Ito Smith #25 during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on wearing a Bose headset during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons).


Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 in action during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #32 runs the balls during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael #36 makes a tackle during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 runs the ball during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollisonat #32 and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Durrant Miles #48 mack a tackle during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Deadrin Senat #94 charges after New York Jets quarterback Davis Webb #5 during the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 talks with New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson #11 after the game against the New York Jets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).