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Yates states case to be Falcons' backup QB
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Freddie Martino (18) outruns Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jeremy Harris (31) and other defenders en route to a 67-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) - photo by Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is waiting to select a backup quarterback. Watching a replay of the preseason finale at Jacksonville might make his decision an easy one. T.J. Yates made a strong case to be Matt Ryan's backup Thursday night, throwing for 243 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-14 win over the Jaguars.