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Falcons eager for fresh start in season opener against Saints
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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (33) is stopped by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Josh Evans (26) after a short gain as teammate center Joe Hawley (61) comes in to help during the first half of a preseason game Aug. 28 in Jacksonville, Fla. - photo by Phelan B. Ebenhack
ATLANTA — Say this about a rivalry: It’s not much of one if both teams aren’t winning on a regular basis. The Atlanta Falcons really need to step it up against the New Orleans Saints. Since Sean Payton and Drew Brees arrived in the Big Easy, the Saints have seized command of their longtime divisional feud with the Falcons.
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