FLOWERY BRANCH —
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is forever the optimist.
The Falcons have a lot to pull together before opening the season against the Philadelphia Eagles at 7:10 p.m. Monday at the Georgia Dome.
The offensive line will make its debut. Running back Devonta Freeman, who’s expected to play, has not played in the exhibition season because of hamstring injury. Wide Receiver Roddy White, who fully participated in practice, is coming back from elbow surgery.