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How the Falcons hammered the Texans

A quarter-by-quarter look at the Falcons’ 48-21 victory against the Houston Texans on Sunday at the Georgia Dome. For the fourth time in franchise history, the Falcons have opened the season with a 4-0 record.

FIRST QUARTER

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100415 ATLANTA: Falcons Desmond Trufant scoops up a Houston Texans fumble and returns it for a touchdown and a 21-0 lead

Big play: Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux intercepted a pass that was tipped by linebacker Paul Worrilow.

Turning point: The Falcons turned Babineaux’s interception into a touchdown. Quarterback Matt Ryan directed the Falcons on an eight-play, 54-yard touchdown drive.