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Outside of Philadelphia-Pittsburgh, this is your game of the week with all of the explosive playmakers littered all over the field in this electric matchup.
Robert Griffin III has proven to be a star through four games, but he has a long ways to go if he expects to challenge for a playoff spot.
The Redskins have yet to play a divisional matchup, but the Falcons come into DC flawless at 4-0 and the NFC South is not exactly murders row like the NFC East.
Tampa Bay, Carolina and New Orleans have a combined two wins!
Atlanta already has four and it wouldn’t be a shock if they clinch their division in a month albeit this will be their stiffest challenge of the season.
Still, the South is so bad a loss on the road to a team that may not win double digit victories this season should not be considered a devastating loss.
In fact, if Atlanta takes care of their business at home and against NFC South foes, they realistically could win 12-14 g...
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Gridiron Grit:
PLAYERS:
Alfred Morris,
Michael Turner,
Roddy White,
Julio Jones,
Matt Bryant,
Cam Newton,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins
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