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2016 NFL Week 3 Recap

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Deion Jones (45) intercepts a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, not pictured, and returns it for a touchdown, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Saints 32 It wasn’t nearly as impactful as the famous Steve Gleason play exactly 10 years ago, but Deion Jones 90-yard Pick 6 was every bit as emotional for the New Orleans native. And this is the first time in my lifetime the Falcons have won a Monday Night game on the road. I’m just going to let that sink in for a moment… Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Deion Jones (45) intercepts a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, not pictured, and returns it for a touchdown, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Deion Jones (45) intercepts a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, not pictured, and returns it for a touchdown, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) kicks the game winning field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Baltimore won 19-17. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25:  Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Vikings won 22-10.  (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrelle Pryor #11 of the Cleveland Browns rolls out during the 1st quarter against the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25:  Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills runs for a touchdown against the Arizona CardinalArizona Cardinalsduring the second half at New Era Field on September 25, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York.  (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 25:  Bruce Irvin #51 of the Oakland Raiders causes quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans to fumble during the first half at Nissan Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter over Darius Slay #23 of the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 25, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Rob Woodfork

Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.

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