Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Jets: Myriad colors, a makeshift kicking net and the national anthem sung from atop the stadium: the NFL returns to London

If the occasion was impressively choreographed, there have been some hiccups: the Falcons appeared to have forgotten their web into which kicker Younghoe Koo would usually use to heat up.

Nevertheless, it did not have an effect on the South Korean kicker, as he drilled all 4 of his first-half makes an attempt because the Falcons raced right into a 20-3 lead.

With 1:42 minutes left within the first quarter, rookie sensation Kyle Pitts scored the primary landing of his NFL profession, connecting along with his quarterback Matt Ryan from two yards out.

Aside from a uncommon foray from Jets’ rookie quarterback Zach Wilson which ended with a subject purpose, the Falcons dominated nearly all of the primary half, scoring their second landing on a blue-skied Autumnal day in London due to Hayden Hurst.

Presumably rejuvenated by the halftime present from rapper Aitch, the Jets discovered some rhythm to work their manner again into the sport, Ty Johnson’s shut vary dashing landing lowering the deficit.

Regardless of the Jets protection offering a few turnovers to maintain them within the recreation, Wilson and the offence have been unable to capitalize as miscues, errors and penalties halted their drives.

The Jets managed to get one thing going halfway by the second quarter although, Wilson offering some clutch throws on the way in which to Michael Carter lowering the deficit to only three factors.

The show of resolve from the first-year quarterback received the Jets followers off their seats and had the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rocking as an unlikely comeback loomed.

Nevertheless it wasn’t to be as the house crew reasserted their lead with a late Mike Davis landing.

Whereas many of the Falcons followers could have a a lot shorter journey house than their crew, Ryan and firm will fly house to the US a cheerful bunch.