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NFL preview: NFC notes A to Z

Falcons receiver Julio Jones leaps over the goal line to score a touchdown as Tyler Patmon of the Dallas Cowboys during a game on Sept. 27.

Falcons receiver Julio Jones leaps over the goal line to score a touchdown as Tyler Patmon of the Dallas Cowboys during a game on Sept. 27.

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Arizona: Receiver Larry Fitzgerald has as many touchdowns (five) as the entire Rams team. The Cardinals are 3-1 against St. Louis under Coach Bruce Arians.

Atlanta: Julio Jones’ 34 catches are the most in NFL history through three games. Running back Tevin Coleman (ribs) is unlikely to play against the Texans.

Carolina: Quarterback Cam Newton missed both games against the Buccaneers last season — both wins. He’s won four of his six starts against Tampa Bay.

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Chicago: Jay Cutler (hamstring) was limited in practice but could return to face the Raiders. Bears haven’t won at home since last Nov. 23.

Dallas: Cowboys can set franchise record for consecutive regular-season road wins with 11 if they win in New Orleans. Dallas is a seven-point favorite.

Detroit: Matthew Stafford is tied for second-most completions (82). The Lions rank last in rushing with just 45 yards per game.

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Green Bay: Receiver Davante Adams is unlikely to play vs. 49ers because of an ankle sprain. The Packers are 9-2 in games played in California since 1990.

Minnesota: End Everson Griffin has 13 sacks in his last 15 games. Line- backer Anthony Barr had a sack last week and has the second-most tackles (20) on the team.

New Orleans: Drew Brees returns after missing Week 3 with a bruised shoulder. The Saints have lost six consecutive games at home.

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N.Y. Giants: The Giants were outscored, 43-24, in the final 15 minutes, and blew double-digit leads in losses to the Cowboys and Falcons. Receiver Victor Cruz (calf) is out.

Philadelphia: Running back DeMarco Murray will be a game-time decision after missing Week 3 because of a hamstring injury. He has 11 yards in 21 carries.

San Francisco: Colin Kaepernick set the single-game rushing record by a quarterback with 181 yards against the Packers in his first postseason start.

Seattle: Running back Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) is questionable. The Seahawks have a nine-game win streak in Monday night games.

St. Louis: The Rams have five first-round picks on their defense and have 13 sacks. St. Louis has been out- scored, 20-0, in the first quarter.

Tampa Bay: The Buccaneers are 0-9 at home under Coach Lovie Smith. Rookie Jameis Winston has four touchdown passes with four interceptions.

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Washington: Corner- backs DeAngelo Hall (toe) and Chris Culliver (quadriceps) are likely out. Washington won its last meeting with Philadelphia, 27-24.

Follow Matt Wilhalme on Twitter @mattwilhalme

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