... 2008 Atlanta Falcons shocked all the critics as they went 11-5 and reached the playoff for the first time since 2004. They look to repeat the success they had last year and with the addition of tight end Tony Gonzalez and rookie defensive tackle Peria Jerry, it would not be a surprise if they did.

But the NFL won’t allow the Falcons to achieve their goals so easily as some experts would say they have one of the toughest schedules in the league. Not only the Falcons have to face their divisional opponents twice, they will face the four teams from the AFC East and the NFC East and both divisions could be the most competitive in all the NFL.

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