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After slump, Atlanta Falcons still in playoff spot but need to turn things around vs Colts
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Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during a Nov. 8 game in Santa Clara, Calif. - photo by Ben Margot
Paul Newberry
Associated Press
Updated: Nov 22, 2015, 5:34 AM
Published: Nov 22, 2015, 5:40 AM
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are still holding down a playoff spot. Their margin of error is much smaller, though, and any hopes of a division title appear to have slipped away. All because of a slump over the past month — sparked by a perplexing drop-off from the offense — that leaves the Falcons (6-3) in a bit of desperation mode heading into Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson, a North Hall High graduate, throws against the New York Mets on Monday in New York City. Photo by Frank Franklin II
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