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Freeman is Falcons’ workhorse now

The load is Devonta Freeman’s to carry.

The Falcons running back still wants to do more.

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Falcons running back Devonta Freeman celebrates a 25-19 sudden death victory over the Redskins during their football game on Sunday, Oct.

Freeman made this third straight start and was again dominant with 197 all-purpose yards and a touchdown in the Falcons’ 25-19 overtime win over the Redskins Sunday.

“That’s my mentality,” Freeman said of getting the majority of the carries. “I’m a running back. I came into the league to be the workhorse, to be the pounder, to run the ball, make people miss, catch the ball out of the backfield, block, everything.