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NFL Scores, NFC South Standings: Falcons Keep Pressure On Saints

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-14 on Sunday to keep the pressure on the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South.

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27:  Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Minnesota Vikings at Georgia Dome on November 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Minnesota Vikings at Georgia Dome on November 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints: The Saints will try to maintain their one game advantage over the Falcons when they take on the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. New Orleans is undefeated at home this season.

Atlanta Falcons 24 vs. Minnesota Vikings 14: Matt Ryan threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns to help the Falcons defeat the Vikings 24-14 to keep the pressure on the Saints. Atlanta travels to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 13.

Tennessee Titans 23 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17: Chris Johnson had his best game of the season finishing with 190 yards rushing as the Titans scored 13 points in the final quarter to defeat the Buccaneers 23-17. Josh Freeman threw a touchdown but lost a fumble on the Buccaneers final drive.

Carolina Panthers 27 vs. Indianapolis Colts 19: Cam Newton ran for his 10th rushing touchdown of the season in the Panthers' 27-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. DeAngelo Williams ran for two touchdowns to keep the Colts winless on the season at 0-11.


NFC South Standings

W L T PF PA
New Orleans 7 3 0 313 285
Atlanta 7 4 0 259 227
Tampa Bay 4 7 0 199 291
Carolina 3 8 0 252 305

(updated 11.27.2011 at 8:54 PM EST)


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