T.J. Yates makes a fine debut for the Falcons

Posted Aug 9, 2014
Despite having just 12 practices with the Falcons, T.J. Yates replaced Matt Ryan as the second-team quarterback against the Miami Dolphins on Friday night at the Georgia Dome. Yates played five possessions and led the offense to a field goal late in the second quarter. Overall, he completed 7 of 16 passes for 127 yards. He also had two rushes for 8 yards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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