Photos: Falcons win second consecutive game, edge Browns

Dee Alford (37) and his teammates celebrate after Alford's second-half interception Sunday against the Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota gives a thumbs-up to coach Arthur Smith during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo gives his team a 23-20 lead in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons players gather in the end zone after an interception by Dee Alford (37) on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota leaves the field after Atlanta defeated the Browns 23-20 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett goes airborne as he crosses the goal line for his team's first touchdown on Sunday against the Falcons in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson crosses the goal line for Atlanta's first touchdown against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) tries to stop Browns running back Nick Chubb during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback Dee Alford defends against Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett goes airborne as he crosses the goal line during the second quarter against the Falcons on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons wide receiver Drake London is unable to catch the ball under pressure from Browns defenders during the first quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks on the field before the game against the Browns on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson warms up before the game against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson takes a break during warmups before the game against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson warms up before the game against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota embraces Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett at the end of the game Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) and safety Erik Harris stop Browns running back Nick Chubb during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after Atlanta defeated the Browns 23-20 on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell warms up Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons coach Arthur Smith and Browns coach Kevin Stefanski chat before the game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier carries the ball during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett looks for a receiver during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier breaks away from Browns defenders during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback Mike Ford reacts after making a play against the Browns during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
A fan enjoys the sun Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The roof was open for the game between the Falcons and the Browns. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Dee Alford (37) and his teammates celebrate after Alford's second-half interception Sunday against the Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)