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Why Jets are underdogs despite Falcons’ ugly preseason history

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The Jets celebrate Greg Dortch's touchdown against the Giants.

While there was plenty of enthusiasm about individual performances from the Jets in last week’s preseason opener against the Giants, Sam Darnold and company still find themselves as market underdogs Thursday night to an opponent that hasn’t won an exhibition game since 2016.

The Jets visit Atlanta for a 7:30 kickoff. The Falcons have failed to cover 12 straight preseason outings, beating the market in their first two exhibitions of 2016, but not cashing a ticket since.

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