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Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers: To-Do Checklist For Week 8

By Eric Robinson

Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrates his interception from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (not pictured) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrates his interception from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (not pictured) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrate the win over the Denver Broncos in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrate the win over the Denver Broncos in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Finish 

It’s simple.

No more 4th quarters where the lead is squandered. Finish the job.

The Falcons had a 24-17 lead over Seattle at the five minute mark of the fourth quarter, only to give up two late scores which led a loss in a key matchup. A 27-10 lead late in the second quarter against the Chargers evaporated after a 23-3 scoring run for San Diego in which they sealed the deal in overtime.

For those who are consistent Falcons fans, I have no need to even bring up the amount of blown leads in 2015. Something that was a constant occurrence.

The Falcons just need to close the deal. Playing veteran QBs such as Russell Wilson and Philip Rivers are days when you need to not shut the door on the opponent, but slam it. Against Green Bay, the Falcons needs to play for all four quarters and get the job done.

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