The Falcons’ first drive didn’t end any differently than the first four of the season did. They went three-and-out, leaving them with no first possession points this season.
The Texans then drove 28 yards for a 38-yard Ka’imi Fairbairn field goal and early 3-0 lead.
The Falcons took a 7-3 lead on their second drive.
Atlanta needed only seven plays to go 75 yards, with quarterback Desmond Ridder running it into the end zone from 7 yards out. Ridder lost control of the football right after crossing the plane, a close play but a touchdown.
The Falcons had a double reverse pass for 22 yards with Drake London finding Jonnu Smith wide open.
Ridder is 3-fo-4 for 32 yards.