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ATLANTA -- For Georgia Tech, its a chance to put to rest all reminders of that dismal 2015 season.Clemson is coming to town.The Yellow Jackets may be unbeaten, but the level of competition -- Boston College, Mercer and Vanderbilt -- isnt enough to lift the cloud that still lingers over this program after last years 3-9 debacle.An upset over the No. 5 Tigers would certainly change that perception.I think were a little better than we were a year ago, coach Paul Johnson said. But this is the most talented team weve played -- by a lot.Georgia Tech (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) is hoping the prime-time setting Thursday will rekindle the sort of atmosphere that helped produce the only highlight a season ago.On a raucous night at Bobby Dodd Stadium, the Yellow Jackets shocked mighty Florida State 22-16 when Lance Austin returned a blocked field goal for a 78-yard touchdown as time ran out.It was one of the most memorable plays of the year.It was also Georgia Techs lone ACC victory.We always have, for night games in general, a really good atmosphere, Johnson said. Hopefully well have a good crowd on Thursday night and it will be fun for guys to go out and play.The players are eager to show -- for a national TV audience, no less -- that these Yellow Jackets are more like the 2014 team, which claimed a spot in the ACC title game and won the Orange Bowl.Theres going to be so much yelling and enthusiasm everywhere you turn, defensive end KeShun Freeman promised. If we can focus in and make plays and do what weve got to do, well be very satisfied with the outcome.Coming into its ACC opener, Clemson (3-0) is the defending conference champion and expected to challenge again for a national title. But the Tigers havent looked all that impressive, struggling to beat Auburn and Troy before blowing out South Carolina State in what was little more than a glorified practice .Another lackluster outing could put a huge dent in their championship hopes -- especially with No. 3 Louisville , the hottest team in the country, visiting Death Valley next week for what suddenly looks like a September playoff game.All eyes are going to be on us, said quarterback Deshaun Watson, who sustained a serious knee injury at Georgia Tech two years ago. Weve just got to go out and show what weve got.The Yellow Jackets rank among the top teams in the country in points allowed, surrendering just 10.3 per game. But Clemson poses a challenge at every spot on the field, from Watson at quarterback to Wayne Gallman at running back to a host of speedy receivers.Georgia Tech certainly got a taste of that last season in Clemson, when the Tigers built a 33-10 halftime lead on the way to a 43-24 romp.We were not a very good football team a year ago and they were, Johnson said. I felt sorry for our quarterback (Justin Thomas). It looked like he was the only guy who knew what was going on.Thomas is back for his senior year, leading an offense that is short on plays -- averaging about 61 per game -- but looks to control the clock and tempo with its run-oriented option scheme. That will be vital going against Clemson, which tried to maximize its weapons by getting off as many plays as possible out of a hurry-up spread.Johnson believes his offense could be as good as the one he had two years ago.I think weve got the same kind of skill position guys, he said. Our offensive line should be as good or better. 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The Panthers later confirmed that their star quarterback, who did not speak with reporters after the game, had a concussion.The Falcons, behind huge days for Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, pulled away for a 48-33 victory, dropping the Panthers to 1-3.In the Panthers season-opening Super Bowl rematch against the Denver Broncos, Newton took four helmet-to-helmet shots, but never came out of the game, raising questions about whether the Panthers or officials had followed proper protocol. Defenders Brandon Marshall and Darian Stewart were later fined by the NFL.Newton was not the only quarterback injured Sunday as Denvers Trevor Siemian was sidelined during the Broncos game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder. The second-quarter injury led to the debut of rookie first round draft choice Paxton Lynch, who led a field goal drive and later threw a touchdown pass in a game delayed by severe weather.Tampa Bay also sustained a significant injury in the game as four-time Pro Bowl tackle Gerald McCoy left with a calf injury during the first half. McCoy left the field early in the second quarter, walking gingerly with assistance from a trainer, and the team said he would not return.Arizona, meanwhile, lost Carson Palmer early in the fourth quarter of their 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Palmer was injured when his head slammed the turf on a sack by Aaron Donald. 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Safeties Eric Weddle and Lardarius Webb both underwent concussion protocol in the fourth quarter, but were cleared to return.In the Jets 27-17 loss to Seattle, cornerback Darrelle Revis sustained a thigh injury in the fourth quarter and didnt return for New York, and right guard Brian Winters left in the second quarter with a head injury after he slammed helmets with a Seahawks defender. Winters was also called for unnecessary roughness on the play.In other injuries:-49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman sustained a lower left leg injury in the third quarter and left the 49ers game against Dallas. Bowman was not hit on the play, but had to be helped off the field. He was then taken to the locker room on a cart.- Saints defensive end Paul Kruger suffered a back injury in the third quarter.-Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess left in the fourth quarter with a toe injury.-Raiders tight end Lee Smith left with an ankle injury in the second quarter and linebacker Malcolm Smith left in the fourth quarter with a groin injury.-Ravens cornerback Maurice Canady left in the first quarter with a thigh injury and tight end Maxx Williams missed most of the second half after injuring a knee.-Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett limped off the field and defensive tackle Vincent Valentine left in the third quarter with a back injury.-Bills cornerback Corey White was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter after being shaken up while covering a punt.-Lions running back Dwayne Washington limped off in the first quarter with a left ankle injury. ' ' '