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Atlanta Falcons hoping 2017 can erase memories of Super Bowl collapse
Atlanta added depth on defense during offseason to make repeat NFC championship a possibility
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan attempts a pass during the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Aug. 22 in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press
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Updated: Sep 4, 2017, 9:05 PM
Published: Sep 4, 2017, 9:01 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have made every effort to cover the scars from their unprecedented Super Bowl collapse. That hasn’t been easy. There have been social media jabs from NFC South rivals about the 28-3 blown second-half lead in the 34-28 overtime loss to the Patriots that denied the Falcons their first championship.
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