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Falcons backs keep foot on gas, rolling Broncos 20-3

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs as Denver Broncos defensive end Jared Crick (93) and linebacker Shane Ray (56) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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The Falcons continue to roll on offense, and they continue to do it without Julio Jones.

Atlanta’s off to a stunning 20-3 lead at Denver in the third quarter, on a day when their star wideout has just two catches for 29 yards.

The difference today from last week’s pummeling of the Panthers is the contribution their running backs are making.

Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman have combined for 85 rushing yards and 118 receiving yards so far, keeping the Broncos defense on their heels.

Of course, it helps that Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch is playing like a rookie today, and that the Falcons defense is playing a stingy game.