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Saints showdown 'just another game'
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Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Sunday's loss in Atlanta. The Falcons face a do-or-die matchup against NFC South rival New Orleans Saints Sunday in New Orleans. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Quarterback Matt Ryan says he and the Atlanta Falcons face no added pressure with everything on the line this week. In the first season of a six-year, $103.75 million contract, Ryan was hoping to steer Atlanta back to respectability, but that has not been the case. The Falcons (5-9) have lost three of four heading into Sunday's game at New Orleans (6-8).