The Atlanta Falcons have improved to 6-1 on the season after they held off the Tennessee Titans late on to win 10-7 at the Nissan Stadium.
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The Titans took the lead after David Bass tipped and caught a Matt Ryan pass and quarterback Zach Mettenberger found Kendall Wright on the very next play for the 19-yard touchdown.
The Falcons looked to reply quickly but after they failed to convert from nine yards out, they had to settle for a Matt Bryant field goal.
Tennessee had a chance late on in the first half to strengthen their lead but Mettenberger was picked off by O'Brien Schofield just before time expired.
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In the second half, Atlanta went ahead midway through the third quarter as Ryan played the ball to Julio Jones in the endzone for the eight-yard reception that put the away side 10-7 up.
Ryan then threw another pick on fourth down from a yard out after the ball was tipped in the air, Jacob Tammy had a chance to catch the ball but Avery Williamson stole the ball from the tight end's grasp to prevent the touchdown.
The Falcons missed a field goal late on but it did not affect the result as Mettenberger threw another interception to Robenson Therezie to give the NFC South side yet another win.
Nathan Staples
