In this Jan. 3, 2009 file photo, Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James smiles on the bench during the fourth quarter of their 30-24 win in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Glendale, Ariz. For eight weeks, James, one of the best rushers of this decade watched from the sidelines as the Cardinals’ running game sputtered. He’s back for the playoffs and he’s’ brought the ground game with him.

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This Sept. 28, 2008 file photo shows Atlanta Falcons head football coach Mike Smith reacting to a call during the first half of Atlanta’s 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Smith earned The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award Monday Jan. 5, 2009.

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In this Nov. 23, 2008 file photo, Atlanta Falcons head football coach Mike Smith reacts after a first half touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Atlanta. Smith earned The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award Monday Jan. 5, 2009.

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In a Jan. 3, 2009 file photo Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith calls a timeout during the first quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Smith edged Miami’s was selected Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, The Associated Press 2008 NFL Coach of the Year award.

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Quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after fumbling the ball for a touchdown to Antrel Rolle of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals downed the Falcons 30-24.

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Quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after fumbling the ball for a touchdown to Antrel Rolle of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals downed the Falcons 30-24.

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, left, argues with line judge Ron Marinucci in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24.

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank paces the sidelines in the closing moments of his team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Steve Breaston (15) gains a first down as Atlanta Falcons’ Keith Brooking (56) and Erik Coleman, rear, defend during the fourth quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals were able to run out the clock for the win with the first down. The Cardianls won 30-24.

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Arizona Cardinals’ Karlos Dansby loses his helmet while tackling Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner during the second quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 30-24.

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