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MINNEAPOLIS -- Matt Ryan threw for a touchdown and made no big mistakes, Justin Blalock recovered a fumble in the end zone for a score, and the Minnesota Vikings committed four turnovers in 24-17 loss Sunday that clinched a postseason berth for the Atlanta Falcons. (link)

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