Inside look: Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Redskins

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 poses with honorary captain D'Eric before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 high fives Honorary Captain D'Eric poses for before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)

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Honorary Captain D'Eric poses for a photo before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 shakes hands the Honary Captain D'Eric before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 walks through the tunnel before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 warms up before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 huddles with teammates before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell #59 reacts before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 holds a football while kneeling before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 huddles with teammates before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 stand with honorary captain D'Eric during the National Anthem before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Austin Larkin #62, running back Ito Smith #25 and free safety Isaiah Oliver #26 walk with honorary captain D'Eric for the coin toss before the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy #14 makes a catch past Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar #23 during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy #14 makes receives the ball against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar #23 during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 runs the ball against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Sharrod Neasman #41 signals for a first down during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Sharrod Neasman #41, defensive back Ronald Martin #32d and quarterback Danny Etling #5 celebrate during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 carries the ball during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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A detailed view of God Made written on the eye blacks of Atlanta Falcons defensive back Ryan Neal #40 during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 in action during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 carries during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn #99 tackles Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum #8 during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn #99 and defensive tackle Deadrin Senat #94 hit Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum #8 to force an interception during the second quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 celebrates after an interception during the second quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 during the game against the Washington Redskins runs the ball at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford #95 looks to tackle Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum #8 during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael #36 and middle linebacker Duke Riley #42 celebrate during the first half of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 gestures during the first half of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on d\tg\ against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jermaine Grace #53 during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford #95 tackles Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson #25 during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 celebrates with the team after returning a fumble during the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Danny Etling #1 in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Duke Riley #42 (left) linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips #46 (center) and linebacker Duke Riley #42 tackles Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall #34 during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Danny Etling #1 carries the ball during the second half of the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #32o runs the ball during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jayson Stanley #23 in action during the game against the Washington Redskins in action during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Chris Odom #91 (left), Atlanta Falcons defensive back Ronald Martin #32 (center) and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Yurik Bethune #52 tackle
Washington Redskins running back Craig Reynolds #22 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)

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