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Falcons falter again
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Quarterback Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons have improved their red zone efficiency, statistically speaking, from last year. But Sunday's 10-point loss at the New York Giants showed that the offense is still flawed when advancing to the 20-yard line. The Falcons (2-3) began the game ranked second in NFL red zone efficiency, but two first-half drives to the 2-yard line resulted in a pair of field goals.