RISE UP: Falcons defeat the Seahawks 36-20

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Fans erupted as The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on Saturday. Rise Up  Falcons fans!

Many said the pressure was on for Atlanta to shut down Seattle’s Russell Wilson and his offensive line, but the Atlanta Falcons proved otherwise with their high scoring offense.

Tailgaters arrived at the Georgia Dome early Saturday morning for the highly-anticipated matchup.

The Falcons play in the NFC Championship next Sunday, January 22 at 3:00 p.m.

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