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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Zac Dysert (4) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

With Elliott out, Cowboys falter in 27-7 loss to Falcons

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris (46) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys’ enviable running back depth will be tested, as will their three-game winning streak, when they are expected to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday without Ezekiel Elliott. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Cowboys forced to take on Falcons without Ezekiel Elliott

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bryant (3) kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Bryant’s status for this week’s game against Dallas could be threatened by a calf injury he suffered Sunday. He said he injured his calf in a warmup before the game and then “felt it” when kicking a 53-yard field goal in the first quarter. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Falcons’ Bryant hurts calf, unsure of status against Dallas

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons' Desmond Trufant (21) and Deion Jones (45) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Emotional Newton leads Panthers to 20-17 win over Falcons

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones stretches before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jones is still making those dynamic plays for the Falcons. Even so, there’s no doubt that Jones’ numbers are down rather significantly in several key areas _ most notably, touchdowns and yards per game _ which has sparked a running stream of questions about his role in the offense. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Julio Jones’ numbers are down, but he’s not sweating it

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Curtis Samuel (10) runs after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers traded Kelvin Benjamin to the Buffalo Bills. The Panthers said they made the move so they could get more speed on the field. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers open post-Benjamin era vs. NFC South rival Falcons

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Falcons breathe a bit easier, but still seeking 2016 form

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates with teammate Austin Hooper after they connected for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Ryan, Falcons slip and slide to 25-20 win over Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Falcons finish tour of AFC East, now focus on NFC South

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn directs his players during the first of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Atlanta. The Falcons play the New York Jets on Sunday, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Dan Quinn coming ‘home’ when Falcons face Jets at MetLife

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 28, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian tosses a football during NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons' offense is misfiring with many of the same key pieces which produced the NFL's top-scoring attack in 2016. That puts the heat on first-year offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, especially with the team trying to snap a three-game losing streak in Sunday's game at the New York Jets. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons’ offensive funk has Sarkisian searching for answers

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Atlanta. The Falcons have signed Weatherspoon for his third stint with the team, adding depth to the position which lost rookie Duke Riley to a knee injury, the team announced Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Familiar face Weatherspoon back for 3rd stint with Falcons

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, left, and linebacker Vic Beasley sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Familiar path: Falcons struggling _ again _ after big season

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gets a lift from center David Andrews to celebrate his touchdown pass to James White during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pats find footing, Falcons still stuck after Super rematch

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant sits on the bench after missing his second field goal against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Super Bowl malaise not plaguing Falcons? Want to bet?

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

New England Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler, right, sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Against Patriots defense, Falcons lost in a fog

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) raises his fist in the air during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals at Twickenham Stadium, in London, Sunday Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Latest from NFL: Pats and fog dominate Super Bowl rematch

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, passes in the fog against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Super Mismatch: Patriots continue mastery of Falcons 23-7

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts after losing Super Bowl 51 as the screen flashes New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and confetti flies in Houston. The Falcons and Patriots have lived in two different realities since their Super Bowl matchup in February. New England has savored the memories of how it turned a 25-point second-half deficit into largest comeback victory in Super Bowl history. Meanwhile, Atlanta has had to live through a constant stream of internet memes and endless jokes about the seemingly insurmountable lead it let slip away. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Super Bowl reminders abound ahead of Pats, Falcons rematch

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Dolphins’ Parker, Falcons’ Sanu inactive because of injuries

By The Associated Press - Associated Press