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Falcons hope for playoff berth, fresh start
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Steven Jackson (39) looks for yardage during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons players have been wearing 1-0 shirts in recent weeks as a reminder to focus on one game instead of their ugly record. The winner of Sunday's game between the Falcons (6-9) and Carolina (6-8-1) will clinch the NFC South and have a home playoff game. Wide receiver Julio Jones says the losing record won't matter if the Falcons make the playoffs.