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Deion Jones named NFC defensive player of the week

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Dec 13, 2017

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who had a game-saving interception and 17 tackles in the 20-17 win over the New Orleans Saints, was named the NFC’s defensive player of the week on Wednesday.

The game book had Jones with 13 tackles, but the Falcons’ coaching film review credited him with 17.

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