Seahawks vs Falcons: Updated Odds, Stat Predictions for 2017 NFC Divisional Game

January 13, 2017   ·   Steve Silverman   ·   Jump to comments

The Atlanta Falcons have had an impressive season, as they won the NFC South with a 11-5 record and earned the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoff structure.
After a week off to heal from the bumps, bruises and injuries of the regular season, the Falcons face a critical game in their development. Head coach Dan Quinn knows it's one thing for his team to play impressively in the regular season, but it's quite another to play a solid postseason game against a strong and accomplished opponent.
The Falcons got to this level in 2012 against the Seattle Seahawks, and they managed to hang on for a 30-28 victory at home. However, they were stopped the following week when they lost to the San Francisco 49ers at home in the NFC Championship game.
The Falcons went into a funk after that, and this is their first time back in the playoffs since then. They will be depending on quarterback Matt Ryan to remain calm and in control for 60 minutes and to make big plays when he sees them.
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