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Monday, December 22, 2008
Falcons soar into the playoffs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
MINNEAPOLIS - They need to rename the Metrodome. Just call it the Georgia Dome North.
The Falcons own the building. First, the 1998 Falcons came here and earned a trip to the Super Bowl. Ten years and four coaches later - Wade Phillips, Jim Mora, Bobby Petrino and Emmitt Thomas - they scooped up four fumbles and earn an improbable playoff berth.
Back to the playoffs for a team that wasn’t expected to do much.
That shovel pass to Jerious Norwood was sweet. Don’t know if Matt Ryan should be trying to dive into the endzone, but he’s a gamer.
Lawyer Milloy and Erik Coleman hold down the back of the defense like two guys guarding a Brinks truck.
Scenarios abound, thanks to the New York Giants overtime victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons could finish as high as the No. 2 seed. They could be the No. 5 or the No. 6 seed.
A No. 2 seed would mean they have a first round bye and at least one home game.
A No. 5 seed would mean a trip to Arizona for a very winnable game.
A No. 6 seed would mean another trip back to Minnesota or Chicago. The Falcons swept the NFC North teams beating Detroit, Green Bay, Chicago and Minnesota.
How high can the Falcons soar? Are you making reservations for Tampa Bay? Ready to give the offensive line some respect? Can the Saints beat the Panthers? Will the Falcons snub a toe against St. Louis? Got you Christmas shopping done?
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