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Falcons Postseason Bound After 24-17 Win in Minnesota

Found December 22, 2008 on NFL Gridiron Gab:
PLAYERS: Jason Elam,  Tarvaris Jackson
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons,  Minnesota Vikings



As crazy as it sounds, the Atlanta Falcons, a team that was in so much disarray last season its own coach quit on them with three games left in the season, are going to the NFC Playoffs.  Yes, the Falcons, thanks to a gutsy 24-17 victory in frosty Minnesota on Sunday, have landed one of [...]
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