The Falcons needed a quarter or so to get going Sunday, but they dominated the Chargers in the second quarter.
It’s been the track meet most expected it would be, and the Falcons hold a 27-17 halftime lead.
The Falcons trailed, 10-6, early in the second quarter but Matt Ryan threw a touchdown pass to Jacob Tamme, Tevin Coleman had a 30-yard touchdown run and Adrian Clayborn had a fumble recovery for a touchdown after a Vic Beasley sack of Philip Rivers.
Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has two touchdown runs. Rivers had 205 yards passing in the first half, and Tyrell Williams has four catches for 113 yards.
Julio Jones has five catches for 107 yards. Ryan is 11-of-15 for 155 yards.
The Falcons have 10 points off turnovers. In addition to Clayborn’s touchdown, a Deion Jones interception in the first quarter set up a field goal.
