Photos: Falcons are crushed by Jaguars in exhibition finale

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Photos: Falcons are crushed by Jaguars in exhibition finale

AJC photos from the Falcons vs. Jaguars exhibition game on Friday, August 23, 2024. The Falcons lost 31-0.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) looks to pass as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jayden Price (36) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) after a catch during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick (87) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (26) after a catch by FitzPatrick during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bradlee Anae (47) celebrates a sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jase McClellan (30) runs for yards during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jase McClellan (30) runs for yards during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) attempts a pass as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) celebrates his sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) with Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) makes his second touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Anthony Johnson (43) during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) makes his second touchdown catch during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) prepares for an offensive snap during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) makes a touchdown catch during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King (32) during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) attempts a pass during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) attempts a pass during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins greets fans before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon (15) warms-up before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) and defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (99) warm-up before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett warms-up before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Safety Jessie Bates III (3) is the highest-rated Falcon among ESPN's look at the top 100 players in the NFL. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sunlight streams into Mercedes-Benz Stadium and puts a spotlight on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins as he warms up before their game preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins signs autographs for fans following their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson reacts with fans following their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins signs autographs for fans following their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons fans fight with each other to get an Atlanta Falcons glove following their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris talks with members of the media following their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (75) reacts with teammates following their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., center, greets Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Javon Foster (62) after their preseason NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, left, talks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) after their preseason NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks with Atlanta quarterback Taylor Heinicke, right, on the sideline during their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is shown on the sideline during their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Bralen Trice talks with a teammate during their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Zion Logue reacts on the bench during their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) talks with cornerback Natrone Brooks (35) on the bench during the second half of their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback John Paddock attempts a pass during the second half of their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris talks with Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Zion Logue during their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Spencer Brown (42) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) as Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (75) blocks during their preseason NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (98) talks with a teammate on the bench during their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Natrone Brooks (35) reacts after making a tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during their preseason NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons Demone Harris (91) goes against Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen (70) during their preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. warms up before their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) reacts with a teammate before their preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank poses for a photograph with fans before the Falcons’ preseason NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) looks to pass as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the first half in an preseason NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 31-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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