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ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo out for Panthers’ game, center Mack is questionable

Falcons coach Dan Quinn discusses the final preparations for the Panthers and how he wants the New Year to start at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday. Video by D. Orlando Ledbetter
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Dec 29, 2017

Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo (knee sprain) will not play against the Panthers on Sunday.

The Falcons (9-6) can earn a playoff berth with a victory over the Panthers (11-4) at 4:25 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Also, center Alex Mack (calf) is listed as questionable for the game, but is expected to play.

Tight end Eric Saubert will be active for the game to replace Toilolo as the second tight end behind Austin Hooper.

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