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Falcons get touchdown to tie Saints 17-17 in fourth quarter

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs against New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

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It feels like the Saints should already have this one wrapped up. Instead, the Falcons have tied it 17-17 on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Mohamed Sanu with 9:55 remaining.

Ryan has thrown three interceptions, with the three picks coming in a four-pass stretch, but the Falcons have held the Saints to only one second-half touchdown. Michael Thomas caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees.

Ryan has completed 13 of 23 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown.

The Saints have helped the Falcons, with Atlanta getting eight first downs off New Orleans penalties.