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Turnover margin, getting off to fast start crucial for Dan Quinn, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons' Desmond Trufant scoops up a Houston Texans fumble and returns it for a touchdown during the second quarter of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Curtis Compton

1006Falcons — Atlanta Falcons' Desmond Trufant scoops up a Houston Texans fumble and returns it for a touchdown during the second quarter of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Curtis Compton

Coach Dan Quinn has been trying to get the Atlanta Falcons to start games fast. His message seems to be taking effect. In Sunday’s blowout win over Houston, the Falcons did as he instructed, avoiding a sluggish first half by taking care of the ball on offense and taking it away on defense.

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