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Devonta Freeman puts Falcons ahead late

By Thomas Scott
Oct 11, 2015

Matt Ryan's touchdown pass to Devonta Freeman was overturned and called and incomplete pass.

So Freeman ran the ball into the endzone on the next play to give the Falcons a lead.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins strong safety Trenton Robinson (34) and Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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