The Atlanta Falcons sit in the drivers seat in the NFC South and, with a favorable schedule in the final three weeks, are very much in the mix for a first-round playoff bye.But they need to get healthy ahead of the playoffs.The banged-up Falcons (8-5) kick off their closing stretch Sunday, when the lowly San Francisco 49ers (1-12) visit the Georgia Dome for the final time. This is the last season for the Falcons in the dome, before moving down the block to their new stadium for the 2017 season.Wide receiver Julio Jones, who missed last weeks road win over the Los Angeles Rams with a toe injury, will be out again this week.Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn reclassified Jones injury as a sprained toe. Quinn had initially described the injury as turf toe, which could have lingered much longer than the sprain is expected to.Well get him back here shortly, Quinn said of Jones. When he can explode like he does ... the good news is its not something thats going to be a long-term thing.The 49ers are battling their own injuries, with left tackle Joe Staley (hamstring/doubtful) and receiver Torrey Smith (concussion/out). Staley had started 92 consecutive regular-season games, before missing last weeks loss to the New York Jets. Smith is in the leagues concussion protocol and still needs to be cleared before taking the field again.Even if the 49ers were at full-strength, theyd be hard-pressed to keep up with the Falcons, who boast the leagues most prolific offense, led by quarterback Matt Ryan, an MVP candidate. Ryan has already thrown for more than 4,000 yards with 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He threw three touchdowns and no interceptions against the Rams.Matts one of those quarterbacks that transcends any system, San Francisco head coach Chip Kelly told reporters Wednesday. It doesnt matter, I really dont think, what system hes running. Although, the one hes running right now hes very, very successful in. I think he fits very well into what (offensive coordinator) Kyle (Shanahan) is doing. But hes had a couple different coordinators and been successful with whoever was coaching him. Thats just the type of player he is. I think hes an elite quarterback.Despite missing Jones and Sanu, the Falcons put up 42 points in the win over the Rams. The 49ers have scored a total of 47 points in their last three games combined.Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will start Sunday against Atlanta. Kaepernick has completed 54.8 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions, since taking over as the starter for Blaine Gabbert in Week 6.I think Colin has gotten better each week with us, Kelly said. The more comfortable he gets in our system, the more comfortable we are around him. ... Weve been pleased with Colin.Kaepernick has yet to lead a victory this season, though. Last week, San Francisco jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter against the Jets, but was held scoreless in the second half and lost their 12th straight game, despite a 193-yard rushing performance from Carlos Hyde.Once again, it comes down to our execution, Kaepernick said. We have to be able to make plays and we didnt make enough in the second half to put points on the board.The Falcons lead the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers by one game in the NFC South and are within a game of the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions in the battle for the second seed in the NFC.After Sundays game against the 49ers, the Falcons close out the regular season at the Carolina Panthers and at home against the New Orleans Saints. Atlantas three remaining opponents are a combined 11-28.Who were playing and where were playing -- thats kind of irrelevant, so to speak, because you want to just go and battle for it, Quinn said. (Thats) the intent of the players, thats what were set out to do. 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Has there been a footballer in history who has enjoyed such a dominant maiden season at a new club?Geelongs superstar recruit Patrick Dangerfield has mesmerised and dazzled AFL fans in 2016 with his electric pace, brute strength and countless acts of individual brilliance.On Monday night, Dangerfield -- to almost nobodys surprise -- claimed the AFLs highest individual honour, the Brownlow Medal, just a fortnight after picking up the leagues MVP award. But just how does his season compare to some of the previous winners of the award?ESPN has compiled and analysed every Brownlow winners numbers since the turn of the century, and its fair to say Dangers 2016 stacks up pretty well.Dangerfield shot out of the blocks in round one with a 43-disposal masterclass against reigning premier Hawthorn -- the most by a player on debut for a new club.15 times this season Dangerfield accumulated 30 plus possessions, seven of those were over 35. But what makes him such an exceptional player is his ability to win the ball on the inside as well as the outside.Nat Fyfe set the bar extraordinarily high with his clearance record last year, but Dangerfields effort in 2016 isnt to be disgraced.The 26-year-old was a bull aroound the stoppages -- often extracting the ball and setting up a Cats teammate with two opposition players hanging off him.dddddddddddd. Together with Joel Selwood, the duo have become the leagues premier clearance pair.The king of inside 50s. Theres hardly a more iconic AFL image than Dangerfield exploding out of the centre square and driving his team towards goal. In eight matches this year, Dangerfield sent the Cats inside 50 on 10 plus occassions -- his career-high 16 against Melbourne in round 23 was a clear standout.Not only was 2016 a career-best year for inside 50s, but also for metres gained during a match -- two statistical areas he lead the competition in.It may not have been his most productive year in front of goal, but 23 goals in 22 home and away season matches can be considered an elite number for a midfielder. Not only was he damaging on the scoreboard, Dangerfield also had a career-best season with goal assists -- 0.92 per match.Of the 16 Brownlow Medal winners since 2000, Dangerfield is the only player to feature in the top five in all four categories. ' ' '