Don't even mention a third straight winning season to the Atlanta Falcons. Their goals are so much bigger than that. The Falcons stayed atop the NFC when Matt Bryant kicked a 47-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining Sunday for a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers, one of the teams trying to chase down Atlanta in the conference standings. Make no mistake. The Falcons (9-2) were very much aware of the possible ramifications this game might have beyond the regular season. "I have no plans of going to Lambeau Field in January," Atlanta receiver Roddy White said. "I plan on staying right here and sleeping in my own bed in the playoffs." The Falcons have won five in a row for their longest streak since the 1998 season, when the team reached its only Super Bowl. Also assured is a third consecutive winning record -- not too shabby, considering the franchise had never even had two in a row before this run. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301128001
