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Jaguars vs. Falcons: The most compelling story lines for Week 16

Two years ago, both the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars were among the top teams in the NFL. Dan Quinn’s team looked prime and ready for another Super Bowl push following a phenomenal 2016 season. After being considered as one of the biggest laughingstocks in the NFL, the Jaguars had constructed a historically great defense to carry them into contention. Both teams were on the cusp of playing in the Super Bowl. A few freak accidents left them wondering what could have been.

Keanu Neal’s stunning botch on a Nick Foles throw and Steve Sarkisian’s incompetence ended the Falcons’ championship aspirations.