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Super Bowl Notebook: Practices, injuries, Goodell and more

HOUSTON – As their final week of Super Bowl preparations came to a close, the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots had almost full participation from their players, according to pool reports from the practice sites each day. Falcons star…

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Falcons and Patriots to test NFL-best turnover rates in Super Bowl

HOUSTON — One of Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn’s favorite football statistics is turnover margin. It’s not reliant on only offensive and defensive successes or lapses, the second-year leader said. Instead, it combines the production to create a comprehensive idea…

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At his second Super Bowl, former Maryland player faces his ex-teammates

HOUSTON — Joe Vellano couldn’t contain his excitement when he called his father, Paul, on Jan. 17. Five days before the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFC Championship, the practice-squad defensive tackle had earned a spot on the team’s active…

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Despite Sunday’s OT Loss, Washington Holds Best Overtime Record in NFL History

Despite Sunday’s heartbreaking 25-19 OT loss to the undefeated Atlanta Falcons, Washington still holds the best overtime record in NFL history.

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Washington’s Recent Trend of NFL Prime-time Futility Continues

The burgundy and gold lost another prime-time game last Thursday, but how do they fare against the rest of the league when the lights shine brightest?