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Atlanta Falcons topple Panthers 33-16, lock up NFC South title
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Atlanta Falcons' Josh Perkins (82) celebrates after his touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of Saturday's game in Charlotte. - photo by Mike McCarn
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Matt Ryan threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns, Tevin Coleman had 135 yards from scrimmage, including a pivotal 55-yard fourth-quarter TD run, and the Atlanta Falcons moved a step closer to wrapping up a postseason berth with a 33-16 win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. The Falcons (10-5) can clinch their first NFC South title since 2012 if Tampa Bay loses or ties New Orleans on Saturday. Atlanta can also clinch a playoff berth with a Detroit loss or tie against Dallas on Monday night.
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