MAIN ISSUE: Jan. 7-13

On the cover: Drew Collins previews the Falcons’ playoff situation and reviews how the Birds captured the NFC’s No. 1 seed.

In this issue: In our Junior Bowl feature, Stephen Black highlights twin brothers Daron and Zack Blaylock who will be playing in the all-star game Saturday. The twins are the natural sons of former Hawk Mookie Blaylock and are receiving serious interest from several SEC and ACC programs.