If the Atlanta Falcons are going to end a seven-year postseason drought, a victory on Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins is likely paramount.

In the heart of a competitive NFC, Atlanta (3-3) has battled inconsistency through six games, earning wins over reigning conference finalists in Washington and Buffalo, but also suffering a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers and most recently a 20-10 setback at San Francisco.

With the reeling Dolphins in town, the Falcons are favored in the interconference matchup, but believe Miami (1-6) is better than its record indicates.

"You're talking about a team with great speed, similar to the team we just played," Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris said of the Dolphins. "You're not looking at a team that hasn't played everybody extremely tough. I t

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