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Young defense playing key role for division-leading Atlanta Falcons
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In this Sept. 20, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) tries to get around New York Giants offensive tackle Ereck Flowers during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. - photo by Brad Penner
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons’ defense has made plenty of rookie mistakes. No surprise there, given all the first-year players they’ve put on the field. The Falcons have started as many as four rookies at times this season, and the youth movement doesn’t end there.
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