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Atlanta Falcons vs. Seattle Seahawks: To-Do Checklist for Divisional Round

By Eric Robinson

Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) and teammates run onto the field before their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) and teammates run onto the field before their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Play with a chip 

This is not an ordinary game against an ordinary opponent.

The Atlanta Falcons have all the talent necessary to beat the Seahawks. This was evident back in Week 6 after Seattle got off to an early, 17-3 lead. Atlanta ended up outscoring the Seahawks 21-9 as the game wore on. Outside of the last couple of minutes, the Falcons clearly outplayed the Seahawks.

Atlanta can do more than just “hang” with the respected Seahawks. The Falcons aren’t outmatched against Seattle and need to keep this in mind upon taking the field. Dan Quinn’s Falcons have developed a little bit of an edge this season. The motivation and attitude that created this edge will have to be portrayed throughout all four quarters tomorrow.

It’s easy to play a game with a lot of emotion and easily lose the grip on the game. Hopefully the Falcons can play with their edge but not allow emotions to get ahead of the game. But after months of disrespect and being fodder for jokes, Atlanta has to make a statement. The Falcons must take the field with a collective chip their shoulders and play to send a message. They must play like a team that is cementing themselves as a new powerhouse within the NFC.

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