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One thing every NFL team can be thankful for in 2016

By John Buhler

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) celebrates his touchdown catch with running back Devonta Freeman (24) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 33-32. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) celebrates his touchdown catch with running back Devonta Freeman (24) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 33-32. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Falcons: Everybody in Flowery Branch is on the same page

The Atlanta Falcons are 6-4 coming off their Week 11 bye. They lead the NFC South with one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. The defense isn’t great, but the young players on it are growing every week.

This isn’t a likely Super Bowl team, but the 2016 Falcons are certainly playoff-caliber because everyone in Flowery Branch is one the same page. For a team that sank in the second half of 2015, the high-flying Falcons have found consistency through brotherhood.

While a strong defensive line can push around its less-than-stellar offensive guards, we tend to get the same type of Falcons team week to week. This likely gives the Falcons an edge in an interesting NFC South race where are all four rival teams are in it.

Owner Arthur Blank, team president Rich McKay, head coach Dan Quinn, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff seem to be in lock-step in the Flowery Branch war room. Quarterback Matt Ryan, wide receiver Julio Jones, and running back Devonta Freeman play for each other on offense.

Atlanta may not win a playoff game this season, but the Falcons organization has everybody on the same page. This is one of the most unified teams in the NFL season. That matters and Atlanta should be thankful for this entertaining and well-coached football team.

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