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SEATTLE -- Matt Ryan dissected the best defense in the NFL for 15 memorable minutes. Richard Sherman unloaded on his teammates with an intense sideline tirade rarely seen in public. And Russell Wilson led another fourth-quarter comeback.Eventful would be one way to describe Seattles 26-24 win over Atlanta on Sunday.But it was also validating. At this point of the season, the Falcons and Seahawks are clearly among the handful of contenders in the NFC.Yes, both have flaws that were displayed at times in Seattles win. Both also showed they have the ability to overcome them.I like where our team identity is now, so badly that I want the identity to happen right away, Atlanta coach Dan Quinn said. Its growing stronger, that toughness, that resolve where we can attack in all three phases. That identity, I am pleased we are starting to become.That sounds like something Seattle coach Pete Carroll might say . But the Seahawks identity has been proven over time and was shown once again against the Falcons. Wilson led Seattle on a 70-yard touchdown drive midway through the fourth quarter to pull within 24-23. Then it was Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas teaming up to intercept a pass that slipped through Julio Jones fingers and set up Steven Hauschkas 45-yard field goal that proved the game-winner.The victory was Wilsons 20th fourth quarter or overtime comeback. Seattles been down the path of being in close games in the fourth quarter against good teams and finding a way to pull out a win beginning in Wilsons rookie season. Sunday was the second time in five games this season Wilson led the Seahawks to a go-ahead score in the final 2 minutes.That would seem to be the next step for the Falcons to learn.We had a really nice first half. Then came back when we needed to in the fourth quarter to get the stops we needed to get it done, and we made the one kick we needed to make, Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. Very difficult game. Dans team is playing like crazy. They were hard to beat today.Heres what else to know from Seattles victory:RIPPING RYAN: Ryans third quarter was stunning. He was 13 of 17 for 220 yards and three TDs. Ryan found Jones for a 36-yard score on the first drive of the second half; found Mohamed Sanu on a 10-yard TD; and later connected with Levine Toilolo on a 46-yarder as the Falcons rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to lead 24-17 going to the fourth quarter.They started making catches, started making deep throws and they made some good plays you have to give them that. Thats a real good team over there, Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said.HERES JIMMY (AGAIN): Jimmy Graham continues to show his importance to Seattles offense.Graham finished with six catches for 89 yards, his third straight game with six receptions. He nearly became the first player in team history to top 100 yards receiving in three straight games, but fell just short.Its the first time Graham has caught five or more passes in three straight games since early in the 2014 season, when he was still in New Orleans. And he has discovered a rhythm with Wilson that hasnt required the throws to be forced.He just believes it. He puts that back foot in the ground and just lets it go, Graham said. Its just going to get better and better for the whole offense, for all of us.RUNNING NOWHERE: While Ryan had a big day throwing the ball, Atlantas run game had no success.Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman combined for 52 yards rushing and averaged just 2.9 yards per carry. Freeman had 40 yards on 12 carries, but that included an 18-yard run.Perhaps more important, Seattle didnt allow the duo to be part of the passing game. Freeman had three catches for 10 yards and Coleman one reception for 7 yards. A week ago, Coleman had four catches for 132 yards and a touchdown against Denver.NO FLAG: Atlanta probably has a right to be upset with the decision not to flag Sherman for pass interference on its final offensive play. Replays showed Sherman clearly pulling at Jones arm on the deep throw before the ball arrived. The Falcons sideline screamed begging for a call, but no flag ever appeared.Sherman did not believe he got away with one.No. I felt like we won the ballgame, he said.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Alec Georgen Paris Saint-Germain Jersey . Varlamov made 33 saves and Ryan OReilly had a goal and scored in the shootout as the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday night. Arthur Zagre Jersey . The parade and rally were held to celebrate the Saskatchewan Roughriders 45-23 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday in the CFLs championship game. http://www.parissaintgermainfcstore.com/Women-Timothy-Weah-Paris-Saint-Germain-Jersey/ . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. Loic Mbe Soh Jersey . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. Thiago Silva Jersey . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Whos No. 2? Well, theres no debate for Todd Bowles and the New York Jets.The coach says Geno Smith remains the backup quarterback behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, with Bryce Petty in the third spot on the teams depth chart.Genos No. 2 right now, Bowles said Saturday after a steamy practice. Youre not making a competition after one preseason game.Smith 8 of 14 for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Jets 17-13 win over Jacksonville on Thursday night. Petty, a fourth-round draft pick last year, was 7 of 14 for 93 yards. Rookie Christian Hackenberg, a second-rounder this year, did not play.He did OK, Bowles said of Smiths performance. Bryce played OK and Fitz played OK. The biggest thing was they didnt turn it over, we didnt have any pre-snap penalties and weve had those all week since camp began. They gave us a chance. I thought they commanded the game well.Smith was the Jets starter until last August, when he had his jaw broken by a punch from a teammate. Fitzpatrick moved into the starting role and thrived, throwing a career-high 31 touchdown passes while leading New York to a 10-6 mark and within a win of the playoffs.It appeared Smith might have a chance to reclaim his job this offseason as Fitzpatrick, a free agent, and the Jets went through a long contract stalemate. But Fitzpatrick re-signed just before the first training camp practice -- moving Smith to the backup role again and Petty to No. 3.There has been some speculation that Petty could perhaps push Smith for the No. 2 role this summer. That doesnt appear to be the immediate plan, nor does giving Petty some snaps with the second-team offense in the preseason.Going forward, well sit down and discuss it, Bowles said. Obviously, we expect the 1s to go a little bit longer than they played in the last game. Depending on what we need to do, well adjust them going forward.Bowles also said the rotation wont change much in practice, either.I mean, Ive been looking at Bryce for a while now, the coach said.It will be intriguing to watch how the Jets quarterback situation plays out over the next few weeks. Both Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan have said that its a possibility New York could keep all four quarterbacks on their roster heading into the regular-season opener against Cincinnati.Many NFL teams keep only two, with some only going with three, at mmost.ddddddddddddWashington -- Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, Rex Grossman and Pat White -- and Minnesota -- Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel, McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Joe Webb, who was listed as a wide receiver -- both in 2013, were the last teams to open a season with four QBs on their roster.The Jets, whose next game is at Washington next Friday night, had a nearly 2+-hour practice despite the heat index putting temperatures around 100 degrees.Bowles didnt change much of the regular routine, other than having the players take more breaks and making sure they were all well hydrated.Other than that, the guys have to play through it, he said. (We should feel) lucky. Jacksonville doesnt have an indoor bubble. Theyre out in it every day, so we can stomach a couple of days.Bowles is a former NFL safety who played when teams would routinely practice twice a day during training camp. That was eliminated with the leagues collective bargaining agreement in 2011, limiting teams to just one practice a day.I think football coaches that played do (like this weather), said Bowles, who played for Washington and San Francisco from 1986-93, because the two-a-days you went through back then, for five and six weeks every day, you have no sympathy.Fitzpatrick estimated he drank about 10 bottles of water during practice.Thats for me, and I know that the linemen are crushing it, he said. Theyre drinking a lot more than I am. Some of the guys have to change their shoes they get so sweaty. They get so sopping wet that they have to do a quick oil change and get new shoes on and go.Game notes RB Matt Forte remained sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered while working out on his own shortly before training camp began. He has participated in individual drills just once in camp, leading to uncertainty as when hell be healthy. Hes day by day, week by week, Bowles said ... LB David Harris had an excused absence from practice. ... CB Dexter McDougle (leg), WR-KR Kyle Williams (hamstring) and S Ronald Martin (unspecified) returned and practiced fully. NT Steve McLendon (toe) and S Doug Middleton (leg) were among those who didnt practice.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '