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Deion Jones, defense keeps the Falcons in the playoff hunt

ATLANTA -- A swarm of bright red succumbed Deion Jones as he held the ball tightly in the end zone.

The Atlanta Falcons linebacker, decked in his all red color rush uniform, gave the home crown an adrenaline rush in the final moments of Thursday night's showdown with the New Orleans Saints.

Jones intercepted Drew Brees in the end zone, capping a heck of a defensive effort against a potent Saints offense in what no doubt was the biggest Falcons' win of the season - a 20-17 triumph over their biggest rival and the NFC South leaders.