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Falcons, Packers renew budding rivalry in regular-season debut of new stadium

NFC heavyweights have met three times in the past 11 months

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Green Bay Packers defender Jake Ryan during the 2016 game in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press

0917Falcons — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Green Bay Packers defender Jake Ryan during the 2016 game in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press

When the Atlanta Falcons host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, it will be both an early indicator of the NFC’s balance of power as well as the third meeting between the teams in less than 11 months.

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