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Live updates recap: Titans hold on to beat Falcons, 23-20, in preseason

After trailing by 10 at half, Falcons light up the scoreboard with a pair of TDs but fall short.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Teagan Quitoriano, center, celebrates his fumble recovery during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Teagan Quitoriano, center, celebrates his fumble recovery during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Updated Aug 16, 2025

The Falcons’ preseason opener last week ended early because of an injury to Detroit Lions defender Morice Norris.

Things resumed toward normal this week, with joint practices against the Tennessee Titans and preparation for Friday’s second preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This game could be a better glimpse into what the Falcons will look like heading into the regular-season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 7.

Here’s some reading to get you caught up.

Here’s a look at how we covered Friday’s action:

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