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The NFC is so wide open that a Thursday night meeting between Atlanta and Tampa Bay could wind up having some significance when the playoff races conclude.Neither team has been particularly consistent. Had the Falcons not held off Green Bay on Sunday, they would have been in a freefall similar to last season, when they went from 6-1 to 8-8.When you come through in those, for sure it gives you something, coach Dan Quinn says. To get the job done (Sunday) was significant.The Buccaneers, meanwhile, cant win at home, dropping all three matchups. One of their three wins came in Atlanta to open the schedule.Tampa would be most tempted to throw on offense because Atlanta is ranked only 27th against the pass. Now that their top three running backs -- Doug Martin, Charles Sims and Jacquizz Rodgers -- are hobbled, the Bucs might not have a choice.The challenge isnt just physical, either.Its very difficult physically and its very difficult mentally, too, because they didnt get a chance to process the last game, says Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith, the Falcons former coach.We havent even talked to them about the last game, havent talked one word about the last ballgame. Weve moved on to the next one because thats the challenge that we have.The Falcons (No. 6 in AP Pro32) are 2 1-2 point favorites over the Bucs (No. 25). They will respond better to the challenge.FALCONS, 30-24KNOCKOUT LEAGUE TIPDenver did the deed last Sunday, though it wasnt easy. How can we not go with DALLAS this week?No. 2 Dallas (minus 7) at No. 32 ClevelandSearching really hard for Browns first victory. 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Julius Randle overcame a scoreless first half and added his sixth double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 rebounds.Central Coast coach Paul Okon has criticised what he perceives as poor officiating this A-League campaign after no action on a late penalty appeal against Western Sydney.The Mariners drew 1-1 on Saturday night but were unlucky not be awarded a penalty - and potentially victory - when Wanderers defender Jack Clisby appeared to handball just inside the area.Clisbys arm blocked Trent Buhagiars cross but despite the players shouts, referee Shaun Evans played on.Okon did not comment specifically on the incident when asked what he thought but was dripping with sarcasm when referencing other refereeing incidents.Its not really important what I think, Okon said.I dont have the whistle or the flag to make that judgment.All Ill say is I think in the four games weve had, some bad decisions have gone against us that have cost us points.They do tell me - becaause Im an inexperienced coach - that over the season it balances itself up, so I cant wait for that.ddddddddddddhe Mariners draw earned them a second point from four games to continue a season of sweeping change under new coach Okon.Against a wasteful Wanderers outfit the former Young Socceroos mentor asked for compact defending without the ball and personality with it.The reward is we go home with a point and confidence that weve competed against a team that everybody considers to be one of the best in the competition, Okon said.After four games were on the right track.If anyone thought we were going to win 27 A-League games coming from where we were theyd be nuts but we travel to Adelaide next week with confidence. 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