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Falcons looking to build momentum in Carolina
Atlanta coming off win against Tampa Bay
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Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) rushes for yardage past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Larry English (57) during the first half of Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Fla. - photo by Phelan B. Ebenhack
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton is eager to break out of a four-game slump and the Atlanta Falcons could be exactly the opponent the fourth-year quarterback needs. Newton's Carolina Panthers have lost four straight games and the 2013 Pro Bowler has completed just 52 percent of his passes and thrown twice as many interceptions (six) as touchdown passes during that span. Enter the struggling Falcons, Newton's hometown team and an opponent he seems to thrive against.
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