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Falcons in danger of first-to-worst finish in NFC
Saints Falcons Footba Heal
Atlanta Falcons running back Antone Smith (35) sits on the bench during the second half of last Thursday's game against The New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. New Orleans won 17-13. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons have sole claim to the NFC's worst record at 2-9, a dramatic decline for a team which owned the conference's best mark one year ago. Coach Mike Smith said Monday he has no interest in completing a first-to-worst run for the Falcons, even if it brings the top pick in the NFL draft as a reward. Atlanta was 13-3 last season.