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Falcons get run game going, extend lead

Arizona Cardinals v Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals after a catch during the first half at the Georgia Dome on November 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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The Falcons used their running game to get the first points of the second half and extend their lead over the Cardinals to 24-13.

A 2-yard run by Tevin Coleman was set up by a Matt Ryan scramble to make it first and goal. Coleman is back after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury.

Devonta Freeman had a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Through almost three full quarters the Falcons are averaging 5 yards per carry.

The Cardinals have moved the ball but haven’t found the end zone since the game’s opening drive.