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Video: Here’s how the Falcons can repeat as division champs

The Falcons face Tampa Bay (Dec. 18), New Orleans (Dec. 24) and Carolina (Dec. 31) in their final three games. Julio Jones' TD stretch was the highlight of the Falcons' 34-20 win over Tampa Bay Nov. 26. Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu threw a TD pass to Julio Jones in the win over Tampa Bay. Devonta Freeman had 91 yards rushing and a TD in the Falcons' 20-17 win over New Orleans Dec. 7. The highlight of the win over the Saints was Deion Jones' interception in the final minutes of the game. The Falcons have won
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dec 12, 2017

The Falcons finish the regular season with games against division rivals Tampa Bay, New Orleans and Carolina.

Win all three and the Falcons will win the NFC South for the second straight year.

Here's a breakdown of the three-game stretch which begins on Monday Night Football Dec. 18 in Tampa.

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