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Atlanta kept things close once again, but the rookie learning curve proved a bit too steep.

The Falcons’ season continues its downward trajectory after a 21-18 loss on the road to the New Orleans Saints. It was the first start for rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, and the offense couldn’t muster much success in a hostile environment.

There were some positives in this game – Tyler Allgeier and Lorenzo Carter come to mind – but the focus...

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