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The Falcons’ defensive players will face a major task against the Carolina Panthers, trying to stop quarterback Cam Newton. The Falcons (9-6) can clinch a playoff berth with a victory over Newton and the surging Panthers (11-4) at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Panthers have clinched a playoff berth, but are playing for seeding. The Falcons, the defending NFC champions, need to win or for Seattle to lose to get in. There’s also a scenario where if both teams tie, the Falcons would advance, too. But, the Falcons know that if Newton is running free around their shiny […]