ATLANTA -- The first four weeks should give the Atlanta Falcons a good read on their hopes for a winning season.Three of Atlantas first four games are against NFC South opponents. Last years 8-8 finish included a woeful 1-5 mark in the division. Even a modest .500 showing in NFC South games would have given the Falcons the same 10-6 record as Seattle and Green Bay, who were wild-card teams.The Falcons should have ample motivation for an early schedule that includes a home opener against Tampa Bay, a game at the Saints two weeks later, and another home matchup with Carolina.Its going to be awesome, said coach Dan Quinn. I love the way that the league has set that up right off the bat. Its an area we didnt do a good enough job last year.Quinn made division play a big offseason emphasis.We know when you get right in your division what that can lead to, Quinn said. So its a real priority for us.The Falcons started 5-0 in Quinns debut 2015 season. Then turnovers began to mount. Atlantas 30 giveaways tied for fifth most in the league.That turnover total included Matt Ryans 16 interceptions, the second most of his career. The interceptions came with only 21 touchdown passes, his low since his 2008 rookie season, and generated questions about his ability to thrive with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan.This will be a key season for both Ryan, 31, and Shanahan.Some things to watch for as the Falcons play their final season in the Georgia Dome before moving into the adjacent Mercedes-Benz Stadium with its retractable roof.NEAL DOWN FOR START: Rookie strong safety Keanu Neal will miss at least the first two games after a minor right knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery. The Falcons drafted Neal from Florida instead of again chasing sacks in the first round. Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff believe the added speed provided by Neal and rookie linebackers Deion Jones and DeVondre Campbell will lead to more man coverages, freeing more help for the pass rush.With top backup Kemal Ishmael recovering from a shoulder injury, the Falcons signed free agent Dashon Goldson.MORE ON THE ROOKIES: Jones and Campbell earned prominent roles, possibly as starters, with their impressive athleticism. Campbell (6-3, 234) stood out with his ability to shadow tight ends in pass coverage.By the third or fourth game, as many as four rookies could be starters: Neal, Jones, Campbell and right guard Wes Schweitzer, who has been in a tight battle with Chris Chester.RB ROTATION: Devonta Freeman may have difficulty matching his gaudy numbers from his 2015 breakout season. Freeman ran for 1,061 yards with 11 touchdowns, and had 73 catches for 578 yards and three touchdowns, making him a key to many successful fantasy players. 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ATLANTA -- Jason Day is trying to ease his way into the season-ending Tour Championship after a back issue forced him to withdraw during the final round of the BMW Championship on Sept. 11.Day, the No. 1-ranked player in the world, heads into the 30-player tournament ranked fourth in the FedEx Cup standings with a chance again to be the overall FedEx champion after a three-victory season thats saw him win the Players Championship.The back issues that plagued him on his way to the WGC-Dell Match Play title in March resurfaced in Indianapolis and Day, 28, has been taking it slowly since, only getting back to practicing a few days ago.Its not the first time it happened; I put the tee in the ground at the BMW Championship , and my back went out. Last time it went out, I changed a diaper. So its nothing where I physically make a move at it during a swing and my back goes out. 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