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Blaine Gabbert’s Gift To The Falcons

by Joel Thorman
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SB Nation's preview for Thursday night football included a line about Jaguars' Blaine Gabbert doing a good job limiting his turnovers.

So of course he turned it over on the first play from scrimmage in Thursday's game against the Falcons.

Just a bad mistake by Gabbert. You can't let your opponent start inside your own 10 and expect to win.

The Falcons turned it into a touchdown on the following play.

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