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NFL Weekend Picks: Falcons going to hit rock bottom
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New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans on Sunday. - photo by Associated Press
What a juicy matchup the NFL scheduled for Thursday night, a showdown for the lead in the NFC South and maybe for the best record in the conference. But the Atlanta Falcons didn't do their part. Instead, the prime-time meeting between long-time rivals has lost much of its luster.