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FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1999, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Bob Whitfield (70) and Ephraim Salaam (74) sit on the bench surrounded by confetti following their 34-19 loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII, in Miami. The Falcons are in rare territory, indeed. For only the eighth time in franchise's 51-season history, they are among the final eight teams in the NFL playoffs. Of course, the Falcons have never won a Super Bowl title, a burden that hangs over this year's high-scoring team heading into Saturday's divisional round game against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

After 51 years, Falcons still chasing first championship

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner yells against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Understanding the pass game was big in Bobby Wagner’s evolution

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, right, huddles with his teammates before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The obvious void on Ryan's career record is his 1-4 mark in the playoffs, a mark the MVP candidate will look to improve when Atlanta plays Seattle in the divisional playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Falcons’ Ryan looking to fill postseason void on resume

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

In this photo taken Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, construction of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Atlanta Falcons continues in Atlanta. The Georgia Dome, which in 1992 became the Atlanta Falcons' home, also has been home to Georgia State football, high school state championships, Peach Bowls and SEC championship games, two Super Bowls and three Final Fours, will make way for the new Mercedes Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Falcons’ 25-year stay in Georgia Dome coming to an end

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. The Falcons next game is in the divisional playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 15. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Defensive guru Quinn in playoffs with high-scoring Falcons

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan walks on the turf before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Atlanta. Shanahan, expected to be one of the top targets for teams looking to replace head coaches, could be available for interviews this week. Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, “I'm sure he will be contacted by some teams.” (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons’ Kyle Shanahan ‘definitely’ ready to be head coach

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan looks downfield during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Falcons have never had an MVP. That might be about to change. Ryan had the best season of his career, and it could be enough to earn him the league's top individual award. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, right, and running back Devonta Freeman celebrate Ryan's touchdown pass to Julio Jones, center, against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons enjoy major turnaround, Saints end with a thud

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Former Atlanta Falcons players Roddy White, left, and Michael Vick are seen during halftime of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michael Vick makes triumphant return to Georgia Dome

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Georgia boy battling leukemia to be honorary Falcons captain

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Falcons avoid playoff talk, focused on finale vs. Saints

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs out of the pocket against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons play the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons can clinch NFC South on Panthers’ home field

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2016 file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant warms up before the first of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers, in Atlanta. Bryant, in his 16th NFL season, is relishing his long-awaited first Pro Bowl honor as he prepares for Saturday's game on Dec. 24 at Carolina. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)

Falcons’ Matt Bryant, 41, relishes first Pro Bowl selection

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs past San Francisco 49ers free safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons keep high-scoring pace even without Julio Jones

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Quinn likes how inexperienced Falcons keep contributing

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs past San Francisco 49ers free safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons rout 49ers, shift focus to NFC South title chase

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers linebacker Julius Peppers (56) and receiver Jeff Janis (83) run back to the locker room after warmups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Latest: Cowboys’ Witten tops TO for 7th on catches list

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta WR Jones out with turf toe against Rams

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta. When Jared Goff was preparing to become the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft earlier this year, many scouts and observers compared him to Matt Ryan, the veteran quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons continue playoff push in visit to struggling LA Rams

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press