Falcons hoping for 0-0 fresh start in playoffs

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in New Orleans. - photo by Rogelio Solis

1223Falcons — Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in New Orleans. - photo by Rogelio Solis

Atlanta Falcons players have been wearing 1-0 shirts in recent weeks as a reminder to focus on one game instead of their ugly record. The winner of Sunday's game between the Falcons (6-9) and Carolina (6-8-1) will clinch the NFC South and have a home playoff game. Wide receiver Julio Jones says the losing record won't matter if the Falcons make the playoffs.

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