Four forced turnovers, a steely-nerved rookie quarterback and 70 yards on the ground from Michael Turner highlighted a 24-17 win over the Vikings, locking up a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
A hard-fought, team effort was needed and that's what the Falcons got Sunday | Game Notes
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