FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Atlanta Falcons players have been wearing 1-0 shirts in recent weeks as a reminder to focus on one game instead of their ugly record.
The winner of Sunday’s game between the Falcons (6-9) and Carolina (6-8-1) will clinch the NFC South and have a home playoff game. Wide receiver Julio Jones says the losing record won’t matter because ”when you get to the postseason, it’s 0-0.”
Atlanta remained in the playoff chase with Sunday’s 30-14 win at New Orleans.
The Falcons may be playing to save coach Mike Smith’s job. They are assured of their second straight losing record after five straight winning seasons under Smith.
Smith said Monday he has not been distracted by speculation about his status.
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