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Mizzou alumn William Moore was named the NFC's defensive player of the week. Moore is a safety for the Atlanta Falcons now, and earned this weeks honor by helping the Falcons beat the Saints last week. He registered a career high 11 tackles, nine solo, and had two interceptions. The Falcons clinched the NFC south's title and are getting closer to a top playoff seed. they face Carolina on Sunday.

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