Friday, November 23, 2018

Third Time Not the Charm

For the third and last time this season, the Falcons donned their throwback uniforms last Sunday against the always traditionally-clad Dallas Cowboys.

With the roof of Mercedes Benz Stadium open,
the Falcons saluted the military with a pregame flyover.
 
Though his replacement did well, Falcons kicker Matt Bryant returned from injury and kicked four field goals, including a 53 yarder.  
 Long day for Matt Ryan. 
The teams looked remarkably similar
to when they met back in the mid-1990's (below).
Late in the game Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had to play defensive back to prevent an interception.
I'm loving the photos taken from overhead. 

Vic Beasley Jr. chases Dak Prescott.
Julio Jones scored a late-game touchdown to give the Falcons the lead.
Back in the day it was Jesse Tuggle and Michael Irvin wearing the same unis.
This time the defense couldn't hold the lead,
and well-traveled Cowboys kicker Brett Maher nailed the game-winner as time expired.
 The Redskins also wore throwback uniforms.
 For Thanksgiving the Lions wore their 1930's-era uniforms.

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