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Sideline Report: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) react after the Seattle Seahawks missed a long field goal attempt in the last minute of the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field on Nov. 20, 2017 in Seattle.

Credit: Steve Dykes

Credit: Steve Dykes

Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) react after the Seattle Seahawks missed a long field goal attempt in the last minute of the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field on Nov. 20, 2017 in Seattle.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Nov 21, 2017

Here are a few things to know on Tuesday:

1. Falcons win

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-31 on Monday night when former University of Georgia kicker Blair Walsh missed the game-tying field goal. Jeff Schultz writes Monday's win might have saved the Falcons' season.

2. Hawks lose

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the San Antonio Spurs 96-85 on Monday night in San Antonio. Rookie John Collins led the team in points (21) and was 10-of-12 from the field. The Hawks (3-14) host the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the first of four-straight home games.

3. Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones on 2018 Hall of Fame ballot

Former Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones and Andruw Jones were named first time players on the 2018 Hall of Fame ballot on Monday.

4. High school football playoff schedule

The playoff picture for this weekend's quarterfinal games of in GHSA football playoff were released and can be found on the AJC.com.

5. Braves final spring training dates set

Visit myAJC.com for the Atlanta Braves spring training dates that were released Monday.

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