Falcons' 2011 schedule

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A look at the Falcons 2011 schedule

Who will win the NFC South this season? Opinions are wide-ranging, especially considering the fact that each team in the division has won one title since 2007. Do you think the Falcons, last season's division champion, will win again this year?

CHICAGO BEARS: Falcons at Bears, Sun., Sep. 11, 1 p.m. (FOX) - The Falcons begin a season that includes five road games against non-divisional foes in Chicago.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Eagles at Falcons, Sun., Sep. 18, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) - The Falcons host Philadelphia and former QB Michael Vick, who scored two TDs as the Eagles won in Atlanta during the 2009 season.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Falcons at Buccaneers, Sun., Sep. 25, 4:15 p.m. (FOX); Buccaneers at Falcons, Sun., Jan. 1, 1 p.m. (FOX) - The Falcons have home and road games - a constant in the schedule every season - against divisional foe Tampa Bay.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Falcons at Seahawks, Sun., Oct. 2, 4:05 p.m. (FOX) - Can the Falcons continue their success in Seattle? They won there 34-18 in their final road game last season.

GREEN BAY PACKERS: Packers at Falcons, Sun., Oct. 9, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) - The Falcons get a rematch with the Green Bay Packers, who played in Atlanta twice last season. The second game, which included this Tramon Williams INT right before halftime, helped Green Bay win the game and ultimately win the Super Bowl.

DETROIT LIONS: Falcons at Lions, Sun., Oct. 23, 1 p.m. (FOX) - Atlantans will see a familiar face when the Falcons travel to Detroit: ex-UGA QB Matthew Stafford.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Saints at Falcons, Sun., Nov. 13, 1 p.m. (FOX); Falcons at Saints, Mon., Dec. 26, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) - The Falcons won't see division-rival New Orleans and QB Drew Brees until later in the season.

TENNESSEE TITANS: Titans at Falcons, Sun., Nov. 20, 1 p.m. (CBS) - The Falcons will face QB Kerry Collins and new head coach Mike Munchak when Tennessee is here.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Vikings at Falcons, Sun., Nov. 27, 1 p.m. (FOX) - The Falcons will host Minnesota and running back Adrian Peterson.

HOUSTON TEXANS: Falcons at Texans, Sun., Dec. 4, 1 p.m. (FOX) - Will it be a grudge match when Atlanta goes to Houston to meet ex-Falcon Matt Schaub, who was traded?

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Who will win the NFC South this season? Opinions are wide-ranging, especially considering the fact that each team in the division has won one title since 2007. Do you think the Falcons, last season's division champion, will win again this year?

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