Atlanta Falcons Offense Struggles Mightily in London Loss vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Desmond Ridder threw two interceptions as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 1, 2023

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The Atlanta Falcons will fly home across the pond disappointed after a disappointing 23-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London.

The Falcons are now back at .500 after two wins to begin the season. Since leaving home in Week 2, they have managed just 13 points in two games ... including just a single touchdown in today's game.

The Falcons fell behind early, squandering 10 early points against a hot Jaguars offense, led by former Atlanta receiver Calvin Ridley, who scored a touchdown to get Jacksonville on the board.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder struggled against the Jacksonville Jaguars. — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder struggled against the Jacksonville Jaguars / USA Today

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder then threw two consecutive interceptions, which really gave the Jaguars full momentum for the rest of the game. The first interception went back to the end zone for a pick-six, which made it a three-score game.

The Falcons had a chance in the second half, scoring on a Drake London touchdown on their opening drive, but it was too little too late. Atlanta also found itself in the red zone with a chance to make it a one-possession game in the middle of the fourth quarter. However, a turnover on downs squashed any hopes of a comeback.

Ridder's final statline looked unimpressive for the second straight week. He completed 19 of 31 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown with a pair of interceptions and a lost fumble.

The Falcons will be back home in a week when they host the Houston Texans. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Published Oct 1, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.