Photos: Falcons prepare for Seahawks

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Photos: Falcons prepare for Seahawks

Atlanta practices on Jan. 11, 2017, three days before facing Seattle in a playoff game.

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan loosens up his throwing motion with a baseball during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is all smiles sporting a âThe Hoodâ hat for the team motto âBrotherhoodâ during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons running back Devonta Freeman takes the field during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a pass during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan smiles while answering a question during his press conference while preparing for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Shanahan responded to questions on his ongoing interview process for head coaching jobs. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons center Alex Mack works against Chris Chester during team practice preparing for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons head coach Dan Quinn confers with outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr., during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive lineman Jake Matthews prepares for a drill during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a pass during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan loosens up this throwing arm with a towel during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan holds his press conference while preparing for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Shanahan responded to questions on his ongoing interview process for head coaching jobs. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Schraeder (center) perpares to run a drill during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, sporting the motto âFamilyâ on his shirt, holds his press conference during team practice preparing for the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, sporting the motto âFamilyâ on his shirt, holds his press conference during team practice preparing for the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan holds his press conference while preparing for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Shanahan responded to questions on his ongoing interview process for head coaching jobs. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan holds his press conference while preparing for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Shanahan responded to questions on his ongoing interview process for head coaching jobs. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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January 11, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan loosens up his throwing motion with a baseball during team practice for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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