ATLANTA — In a preseason finale nearly devoid of star power, Willis McGaheewas a surprise starter for the Baltimore Ravens on Friday night.

Not even a $40 million running back could stir much excitement at theGeorgia Dome.

McGahee was one of the few players with name recognition to play in a gamedecided by second-string kickers. Atlanta won 13-10 when Matt Prater, in justhis second day with the Falcons, kicked two fourth-quarter field goals.

Ravens coach Brian Billick and Falcons coach Bobby Petrino planned to usetheir backup players almost exclusively. But Baltimore wanted to give McGaheeextra snaps after bad weather suspended a loss at Washington last week.

Fans knew that quarterback Michael Vick was home in Virginia after pleadingguilty to federal dogfighting charges earlier this week. Joey Harrington, whohas replaced Vick as the starter, joined Warrick Dunn, Alge Crumpler, KeithBrooking, John Abraham, DeAngelo Hall and Lawyer Milloy on the sideline.

Ray Lewis, Steve McNair, Ed Reed, Todd Heap and Chris McAlister did the samefor Baltimore.

Rhys Lloyd gave the Ravens a 10-7 lead in the third period with a 55-yardfield goal. Third-string quarterback Troy Smith, the Heisman Trophy winner fromOhio State, following a 12-yard completion to Matt Willis, had moved the offenseto the Atlanta 25 before three consecutive plays pushed the Ravens back 12yards.

After Prater’s second field goal covered 45 yards, Baltimore tight endMarcus Freeman lost a fumble at the Ravens 31. On Baltimore’s final possession,a 14-yard sack of Smith and Chris Houston’s interception ended the Ravens’chances.

McGahee ended a disappointing preseason in which he averaged just 2.6 yardson 18 carries. Against Atlanta, McGahee ran four times for 12 yards, butexpectations will remain high for him entering the Sept. 10 opener atCincinnati.

Still seeking a balanced attack to complement McNair’s passing, Baltimorewas just 25th in rushing last year, the lowest output in the franchise’s first11 seasons.

One day after losing Jamal Lewis in free agency, the Ravens acquired McGaheein a trade with Buffalo and signed him to a long-term contract that could beworth as much as $40.12 million.

The Ravens’ passing attack continued to look healthy after McNair ended thepreseason with a 92.6 passer rating and a 71.4 completion percentage.

McNair’s backup, Kyle Boller, opened the scoring against the Falcons byconnecting with Demetrius Williams for a 59-yard touchdown.

After faking an inside slant to fool rookie cornerback David Irons, Williamsran down the right sideline with enough room to catch Boller’s long pass instride near the 30 and score easily.

The Falcons responded on their next possession with a 10-play, 74-yard drivethat ended with Chris Redman’s 16-yard touchdown pass to Jerious Norwood.

Redman, who hasn’t played in a game in the regular season since making twoappearances for Baltimore in 2003, started in Harrington’s place. He left thegame after the first series of the third quarter.

Boller, a former teammate of Redman’s, was 9-of-15 for 144 yards. Redman was13-of-23 for 119 yards.