Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23


              Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (37) pulls away from Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
            
              Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) leaps over Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
            
              Atlanta Falcons safety Tre Webb (33) is stopped by Detroit Lions linebacker Austin Bryant, top, and cornerback Bobby Price during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
            
              Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushes as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Timmy Horne (93) defends during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
            
              Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (37) pulls away from Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
            
              Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23