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File- This Sept. 24, 2017, file photo shows Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers (11-4) have extra motivation to spoil Atlanta’s season one year after it played in the Super Bowl. “We don't want three teams from the NFC South in the playoffs,” said Munnerlyn. “We want two. We gotta go down there and spoil their parade.” (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers hope to stay hot, spoil Falcons playoff hopes

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) forces an interception off the hands of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Defense propels Saints past Falcons, into playoffs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51) scrambles for a fumble by running back Devonta Freeman, left, over Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Falcons’ goal-line failures, mistakes define loss to Saints

By BRADLEY HANDWERGER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Italy's Ciro Immobile, foreground, and Andrea Belotti, seated left, react to their team's elimination in the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Column: Recognizing the best _ and worst _ of sports in 2017

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Chris Conte, right, breaks up a long pass attempt to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. The Falcons won, 24-21. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons stay close in NFC South, beat Buccaneers 24-21

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard catches a 30-yard pass for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Freeman runs for 126 yards, Falcons hold off Bucs 24-21

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 1966, file photo, Tommy Nobis of the Atlanta Falcons poses. Nobis, the first player ever drafted by Atlanta in 1966 and a hard-hitting linebacker who went on to spent his entire 11-year career with the team, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, after an extended illness, the team announced. He was 74. (AP Photo/File)

Former Atlanta Falcons, Texas great Tommy Nobis dies at 74

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. Beasley insists a hamstring injury he suffered in September has affected his play, but something is not quite right with the third-year veteran. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Falcons’ Beasley still searching for more sacks

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) leaps over Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. When the first-place New Orleans Saints face the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night in an NFC South matchup with serious playoff ramifications, the spotlight will be on the guys in the backfield. ( (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

All eyes on the running backs in Saints-Falcons showdown

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Falcons G Andy Levitre (triceps) ruled out for Saints

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Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn and other team member watch as the Minnesota Vikings run out the clock for a 14-9 victory in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons can’t afford any more slip-ups as they face Saints

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) works under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hardly a journeyman: Keenum shines again in Vikes win

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs into Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons’ offensive momentum derailed in loss to Vikings

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) makes the catch but out of bounds against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Vikings shut down Falcons 14-9 for 8th straight victory

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum rushes for a 9-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings could take another big step in their bid to run away with the NFC North on Sunday when they match their seven-game winning streak against the Atlanta Falcons, who have won three straight. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)

Vikings put 7-game winning streak on line against Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn watches pay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Quinn sees improvement in Falcons’ ability to hold a lead

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Led by Jones, Falcons’ surge continues with win over Bucs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones pulls down a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Jeremy Lane in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Ryan’s 2 TD passes enough as Falcons hold off Seahawks 34-31

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones gives quarterback Matt Ryan a hug on the sidelines after he dropped a certain touchdown pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter against the Panthers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Charlotte. The Panthers held on to beat the Falcons 20-17. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons’ Jones still on injury report, likely to play Monday

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE- In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Clayborne's six sacks against Dallas might have come against backup tackles, but it was the latest sign of an improved unit. Atlanta plays at Seattle on Monday night. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons may be catching battered Seahawks at the right time

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press