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Falcons QB Ryan, RB Turner shine in debuts vs. Lions

Associated Press

Sunday, September 7, 2008

ATLANTA -- Matt Ryan hopped down the field to celebrate after his first NFL pass, knocking down teammate Todd McClure along the way. That was about the only stumble as the Atlanta Falcons started a new era. The new quarterback did just fine. The new running back looked like an All-Pro. The new coach was beaming. Ryan became the first quarterback in eight years to throw for a touchdown with his first pass, Michael Turner rushed for a team-record 220 yards and the Atlanta Falcons put Michael ...

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