The Tennessee Titans defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 23-20, in Week 2 of the preseason after a back-and-forth battle.

The Falcons offense yielded some quality plays in the ground game but there’s something Robinson should note. Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson was all over Robinson’s zone run plays out of pistol formation and several times the Falcons reserve running backs were stuffed in the backfield for a loss of yards.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/titans as Titans vs Falcons Takeaways: Rookie Pass Catchers Shine. For the first time this season (well, preseason), the Tennessee Titans are in the win column after Friday night's 23-20 road win over the Atlanta Falcons.

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of preseason action, and tight end Gunnar Helm earned Player of the Game honors.

Falcons rookie Jalon Walker surprisingly missed Friday's preseason game against the Titans with a groin injury.

Gray was listed as a second-string linebacker, but Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox listed him as one of his preseason winners after the Titans' 23-20 win against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons engaged in a heated joint practice marked by multiple fights. A large altercation erupted between the Titans' defense and Falcons' offense, involving Jeffery Simmons, Julius Wood, and Drake London.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. found himself in a scuffle during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans.

Tennessee Titans linebacker James Williams Sr. intercepts Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Rypien following a deflected pass.

Offensively, a slow night turned into a wildly exciting third quarter. The Falcons scored 17 points to open the second half but were shut out in the fourth quarter. Undrafted free agent running back Nate Carter rushed for 63 yards on nine carries, including a 43-yard touchdown to get the Falcons back in the game.