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Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons look to start their NFC South reign with a victory over Miami. (AP Images)

Last season Atlanta defied the odds and made the playoffs with a rookie head coach, first-year general manager, rookie quarterback, rookie offensive tackle, and first-year starter at running back. That will be a hard act to follow.

Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, and Roddy White were all injury-free, and the defense stayed relatively intact. There's no guarantee the team can stay so healthy this season though.

The Dolphins struggled early in the 2008 season on the road vs. good offenses. They gave up 31 points to Arizona and 29 to Houston when the team opened losing four of its first six games. If the Falcons put multiple touchdowns on the board will the Dolphins be able to keep up?

The Dolphins, who are 4-point underdogs, have a couple of capable backs in Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, who should help the Fish control the ball.

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