Fourth quarter: Ravens-Falcons
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How they scored
Matt Prater connected on a 45-yard field goal to give the Falcons a 13-10 lead. Atlanta's drive went 27 yards on 10 plays.
Prater hit a 33-yard field goal to tie the game at 10. Atlanta's drive went 79 yards on 14 plays.
Good news
• Ryan Riddle has two sacks for the Ravens in the second half. The third-year player from California-Berkeley is a long shot to make the team.
Bad news
• The Ravens' defense allowed a 42-yard gain as Falcons quarterback Casey Bramlet connected with Vincent Marshall on their drive that resulted in a field goal.
• Rookie Le'Ron McClain was called for a holding penalty.
• Ravens tight end Marcus Freeman fumbled, and the Falcons recovered. He was a long shot to make the team coming into tonight.
• Smith took a 15-yard sack when the Ravens were close to field-goal range with under two minutes left in the game.
Did you notice...
• Terrell Suggs get interviewed by the announcers. He said he's "anxious and happy" to get the season started. Suggs played the "no respect" card, saying everyone's picking the Patriots, Bengals and Colts to go to the Super Bowl from the AFC. Dick Stockton reminded Suggs that the Ravens aren't exactly flying under the radar this year after last year's 13-3 performance.
• Rhys Lloyd on the sidelines with his helmet off. He looks like he came straight out of The Brady Bunch.
• Smith pat Freeman on the helmet after his fumble.
• "Moose" Johnston say "yeesh" for the second straight Ravens broadcast.
