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Twitter reacts: Falcons 2018 schedule released

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff watch during Georgia Pro Day, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Athens. Pro Day is intended to showcase talent to NFL scouts for the upcoming draft. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

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Credit: Todd Kirkland

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff watch during Georgia Pro Day, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Athens. Pro Day is intended to showcase talent to NFL scouts for the upcoming draft. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
By Maghen Moore
April 20, 2018

The 2018 Falcons full NFL schedule was released Thursday.

The Falcons open against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, for a Thursday Night Football game, and Atlanta plays division rival the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving Day.

Fans on Twitter immediately reacted to the Falcons schedule.

For the full schedule, go to ajc.com/sports.

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