FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons' short-yardage woes in their first loss of the season stirred memories of similar struggles the last time they lost — in the playoffs. In each case, Atlanta couldn't come up with just 1 yard. The Falcons couldn't score after they had a second down at the Saints' 1-yard line late in Sunday's 31-27 loss at New Orleans.
Falcons' short-yardage struggles prove costly
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