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ATLANTA (2-1)
The Falcons have vowed to make up for a terrible 2013 season and … by the way … they have added punt return man Devin Hester.
FALCONS WEEK 3
Atlanta 56, Tampa Bay 14
In a Thursday night mismatch, Julio Jones caught nine passes for 161 yards, Matt Ryan threw
three TD passes and Hester
had his NFL-record 20th return TD.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Matt Ryan, quarterback
Ryan's big night against the Buccaneers gave him a season completion percentage of .685. He opened with a huge game in a victory over New Orleans, throwing for 448 yards and three touchdowns, before he was shut down in Week 2 by Cincinnati.
OUTLOOK
Teddy Bridgewater's first start won't be an easy one. The Falcons will be more rested and ready. Outlook: Horns down.
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