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CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart
Read full article: CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason departMatt Ryan, who retired last week after 15 years in the NFL, will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst on “The NFL Today” and Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will leave after long runs on the show.
Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19
Read full article: Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19Malik Hooker returned a fumble 38 yards for a touchdown against his former team in a 33-point fourth quarter for Dallas, propelling the Cowboys to a 54-19 rout of the Indianapolis Colts.
Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17
Read full article: Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17Benny Snell Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:55 left gave Pittsburgh the lead and the Steelers fended off a last-minute comeback bid to beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17.
Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game
Read full article: Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled gameStephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson’s pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the Indianapolis Colts a 12-9 overtime victory over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.
Ryan drives Colts to 1st win with 20-17 comeback vs Chiefs
Read full article: Ryan drives Colts to 1st win with 20-17 comeback vs ChiefsMatt Ryan threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to rookie Jelani Woods with 24 seconds left to give the Indianapolis Colts a 20-17 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jags' home win streak vs Colts reaches 8 with 24-0 shutout
Read full article: Jags' home win streak vs Colts reaches 8 with 24-0 shutoutTrevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes to Christian Kirk, and Jacksonville dominated short-handed Indianapolis 24-0 on Sunday for its eighth consecutive home victory in the series.
Ryan, Colts rally but stall in OT for 20-20 tie with Texans
Read full article: Ryan, Colts rally but stall in OT for 20-20 tie with TexansMatt Ryan rallied Indianapolis in the fourth quarter to force overtime against the Houston Texans in his Colts debut, but neither team could score on two overtime possessions each and the game ended in a 20-20 tie.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason
Read full article: NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseasonAfter one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.
Bills clinch playoff berth, eliminate Falcons with 29-15 win
Read full article: Bills clinch playoff berth, eliminate Falcons with 29-15 winDevin Singletary scored two touchdowns rushing in the second half to make up for Josh Allen’s sloppiness and the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills rallied to clinch their third consecutive playoff berth with a 29-15 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21
Read full article: Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21Matt Ryan threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, Mykal Walker returned an interception of Cam Newton 66 yards for a touchdown and the Atlanta Falcons continued to play well on the road with a 29-21 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Prescott, Cowboys say lesson learned as Mahomes, Chiefs loom
Read full article: Prescott, Cowboys say lesson learned as Mahomes, Chiefs loomDak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys believe they are the team that blew out Atlanta, not the one that was dominated by double-digit underdog Denver when a six-game winning streak ended.
Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25
Read full article: Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25Matt Ryan hit Cordarrelle Patterson for a 64-yard gain with a minute to go, setting up Younghoe Koo’s 29-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons defeated the mistake-prone New Orleans Saints 27-25.
Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London
Read full article: Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in LondonMatt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory in the NFL’s return to London.
The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay
Read full article: The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delayThe Bills and Chiefs are returning to the field and their Sunday night game at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled to resume at 10:15 p.m. local time after a delay of more than an hour due to lightning and heavy rain.
Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25
Read full article: Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extend their winning streak to a franchise-record 10 consecutive games with a 48-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over Lions
Read full article: 49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over LionsDre Greenlaw returned an interception for a touchdown to help the San Francisco 49ers score 17 points over two-plus minutes late in the first half and they held on for a 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions.
Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3
Read full article: Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3Logan Woodside and Matt Barkley each threw touchdown passes to open Tennessee’s backup quarterback competition and the Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-3 in each team’s preseason opener.
Falcons coach tight-lipped about Julio Jones' future
Read full article: Falcons coach tight-lipped about Julio Jones' futureThe Atlanta Falcons began their offseason training program without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is still struggling to get under the salary cap.
Falcons name Saints' Terry Fontenot as general manager
Read full article: Falcons name Saints' Terry Fontenot as general managerThis photo provided by the New Orleans Saints shows Terry Fonetenot in an undated photo. The Atlanta Falcons named Terry Fontenot the teams general manager, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. The 40-year-old Fontenot becomes Atlantas first Black general manager after spending 18 seasons with division rival New Orleans. Fontenot helped build a consistent winner as the Saints’ vice president and assistant general manager in charge of pro personnel. The Falcons fired general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn following a 0-5 start this season, which led to a 4-12 finish, Atlanta's third consecutive losing season.
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27
Read full article: Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27“It meant the world for him to get that record and, then, to have an easy touchdown," Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. Brady joined Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Dan Marino as the only players with multiple seasons of at least 40 TD passes. “Whatever happens for me as a quarterback is reflective of what we do as an offense,” Brady said. " The latter trimmed Atlanta’s deficit to 30-27 before Brady put the game away with two late drives. Brown had his most productive day since joining the Bucs midway through the season with 11 catches for 138 yards.
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG
Read full article: Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FGKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. – All season, the prolific Kansas City offense had been putting the Chiefs in position to capture the No. And when the Pro Bowl kicker faded it right with 9 seconds remaining, the Chiefs had escaped, 17-14. Not to mention the Chiefs got their club-record 10th straight win and and the AFC's lone first-round playoff bye. They took the lead when Matt Ryan hit Laquon Treadwell for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:33 to go, then answered Mahomes' touchdown pass to Robinson by marching right down field again.
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games
Read full article: A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of gamesThey do have a sack in an NFL-record 71 straight games and have sacked Philip Rivers 15 times during seven games while he played for the Chargers. Rivers has had two or more TD passes in five straight games. He had career bests of 10 catches for 163 yards last week, and Ridley's seven 100-yard games lead the NFL. The 19 straight seasons without losing both games to a divisional opponent is an NFL record. The Jaguars have allowed at least 24 points in each of those 13 games, an NFL record.
A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes
Read full article: A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes1 conference seed is tight, with the Packers one game ahead of the Saints, the Rams and Seahawks one game behind. Drew Brees will be active after missing four games with fractured ribs and a collapsed lung, making for an intriguing matchup with Patrick Mahomes. The Bills (11-3) scored twice in a 17-second span in the third quarter to ice their fourth straight victory that officially ended the New England Patriots’ 11-year reign atop the division. The Ravens have run for at least 100 yards in 36 straight games, seven short of the NFL record set by Pittsburgh from 1974-77. Baltimore is averaging 173.8 yards on the ground and topped 200 yards in each of the past two games.
Matchup of division leaders: Seahawks vs Giants. The Giants?
Read full article: Matchup of division leaders: Seahawks vs Giants. The Giants?(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)In this strangest of NFL seasons in this weirdest of years, here's a matchup of division leaders you wouldn't expect: Seattle hosting the New York Giants. “If you win your division, you win your division,” Carroll says, and he knows: Seattle went 7-9 in 2010 and won the NFC West, then beat New Orleans in a playoff game. Patrick Mahomes has thrown for at least 300 yards seven times this season and has 22 straight games with at least one TD passing. New England has won the past five meetings, including a 2018 divisional playoff game. Chargers WR Keenan Allen leads the NFL with 85 receptions and has a TD catch in five straight games.
Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos
Read full article: Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat BroncosAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) misses the catch against Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos
Read full article: Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat BroncosMatt Ryan took advantage of Denver's thin secondary to throw three touchdown passes and the Falcons turned back Drew Lock's bid for a second consecutive comeback to beat the Broncos 34-27 on Sunday. The Broncos' fourth-quarter comeback attempt gave Ryan and the Falcons a scary reminder of blown leads this season. Lock threw two touchdown passes and ran for a 10-yard score in the final quarter that made it 34-27. Lock answered with a 9-yard scoring pass to Tim Patrick with less than four minutes remaining. We'll get them next time.”CATCH THISZaccheaus beat Davontae Harris for a 51-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17
Read full article: Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gets sacked by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This time, the Atlanta Falcons finished. Carolina was driving late, but Atlanta stopped the rally when Blidi Wreh-Wilson intercepted Teddy Bridgewater near the Falcons' 10-yard line with 1:04 remaining. Moore on third and 18 to move the Panthers into Falcons territory. Bridgewater was limited to 176 yards passing as the Panthers (3-5) lost their third straight game without injured Christian McCaffrey. UP NEXTFalcons: Host the Broncos on Nov. 8Panthers: Open the second half of the season at the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs on Nov. 8.
Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TD
Read full article: Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TDDetroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TD
Read full article: Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TDDetroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. Gurley landed on the goal line for a touchdown that, as it turned out, led to another stunning loss for the Atlanta Falcons. Detroit let Gurley score with just over a minute remaining to get the ball back, giving Matthew Stafford enough time to drive the Lions to the winning TD as time expired Sunday. “Just an amazing game,” Detroit coach Matt Patricia said. That backed up the extra-point attempt to the 30-yard line, but Prater knocked it through to win the game.
NFL will be cautious with players, coaches who have symptoms
Read full article: NFL will be cautious with players, coaches who have symptomsATLANTA – The NFL plans to take a cautious approach that may force players and coaches reporting flu symptoms to miss games without testing positive for COVID-19. The Atlanta Falcons closed their facility Thursday following a second positive test for COVID-19. The New England Patriots have twice had their original Week 5 matchup against Denver postponed following four positive coronavirus tests by players. “This decision was made in consultation with the NFL and medical officials,” the team said in a statement. They make sure that they know everyone is aware even if they catch you with your mask down a little bit, they’ll make sure you move it up.”The Falcons had seven players test positive during training camp.
End of the line: Coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff fired by Falcons
Read full article: End of the line: Coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff fired by FalconsAtlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands with Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Quinn was hired by the Falcons in 2015 after a highly successful run as Seattle’s defensive coordinator, highlighted by two straight trips to the Super Bowl. After going 8-8 his first season, Quinn guided the Falcons to one of the greatest years in team history. The Falcons made the playoffs again the following year, losing to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia, but never seemed to fully shake their Super Bowl debacle. Dimitroff kept his job when Smith was fired at the end of the 2014 season after two straight losing campaigns.
Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons
Read full article: Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over FalconsTonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes, Za'Darius Smith recorded three sacks and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. “I just had to continue to do what I've been doing, just keep playing well and stick to the game plan,” Tonyan said. Green Bay star receiver Davante Adams sat out a second straight game with a hamstring injury and Allen Lazard is on injured reserve with a core problem. Tonyan has scored in three straight games and now has five touchdown catches to match Tampa Bay's Mike Evans for the NFL lead. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark (groin) missed a third straight game.
Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win
Read full article: Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears winChicago Bears strong safety Tashaun Gipson (38) celebrates his interception of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. The Chicago Bears won 30-26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win
Read full article: Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears winThe Falcons surrendered a 16-point advantage in the final 6 1/2 minutes to the Chicago Bears, who got three touchdown passes from backup quarterback Nick Foles and pulled out a 30-26 win on Sunday. It would have seemed downright improbable — if it hadn't happened for the second week in a row. The former Super Bowl MVP won it with a 28-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Miller with 1:53 remaining. He tossed a 3-yard touchdown pass to Graham to make it 26-16 with 6:20 to go. But Foles got his chance after Trubisky threw an interception in the third quarter that led to a Falcons field goal, pushing the lead to 26-10.
Cowboys look to build off character-check win over Falcons
Read full article: Cowboys look to build off character-check win over FalconsThe star quarterback’s record-setting response in the second half led to an improbable 40-39 win over Atlanta on Sunday. “You look at past experiences and look at any great season, you have big moments that you’re able to build off of,” McCarthy said. “This is a big moment to build off of, but the fact of the matter is that we’re 1-1. WHAT NEEDS HELPAlthough the contracts are mostly bargains, the Cowboys focused heavily on the pass rush in the offseason. That showing came a week after the Cowboys lost starting tight end Blake Jarwin to a season-ending knee injury.
Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports history
Read full article: Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports historyDallas Cowboys cornerback C.J. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)ATLANTA – As the ball spun slowly along the turf at Jerry’s World, the black-clad players backing away like it was a live grenade, Atlanta’s grim sports history flooded the consciousness. There was never any doubt a Dallas player would fall on the onside kick before the Falcons did. There was never any doubt the game-winning kick would almost perfectly split the uprights, handing a team from Atlanta an almost unfathomable defeat. The Falcons led 20-0 in the first quarter after Dallas fumbled the ball away three times.
Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut
Read full article: Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debutDallas Cowboys' Chris Jones (6) and others celebrate with kicker Greg Zuerlein (2) after Zuerlein kicked a field goal to help the Cowboys to a 40-39 win against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy’s home debut
Read full article: Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy’s home debutDallas Cowboys' Chris Jones (6) and others celebrate with kicker Greg Zuerlein (2) after Zuerlein kicked a field goal to help the Cowboys to a 40-39 win against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – One gamble after another failed for coach Mike McCarthy in his home debut with the Dallas Cowboys. Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-39 on Sunday. The Falcons pushed the lead to 39-24 on Younghoe Koo's fourth field goal with just under eight minutes left. Calvin Ridley was the leader for the Falcons this week with 109 yards and two touchdowns.
Cowboys host Falcons, with McCarthy moving past memory lane
Read full article: Cowboys host Falcons, with McCarthy moving past memory laneAfter getting hired, McCarthy wanted to know how long the ride was from team headquarters to AT&T Stadium, so he made the trip. Before a glorified practice in Dallas' $1.2 billion home during training camp, McCarthy took himself back in time. “I've had the chance to do the walk down memory lane,” McCarthy said. The Falcons fell to Seattle 38-25 despite 450 yards passing from Matt Ryan. The Falcons didn't allow fans in their opener, same with the Rams at palatial SoFi Stadium.
Gurley celebrates 26th birthday as Falcons' new lead back
Read full article: Gurley celebrates 26th birthday as Falcons' new lead backMonday was his first day on the Atlanta Falcons' practice fields, and he was upbeat about adjusting to new teammates, new coaches and his new playbook for the start of training camp. First of all, none of yall told me happy birthday yet, so Im kind of upset with you, Gurley said. Gurley was the 2017 Offensive Player of the Year, and his 58 rushing touchdowns since his 2015 debut lead the league. The Falcons are counting on Gurley to join quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones as the leaders of the offense. I feel like theyve been doing a pretty good job with that and today it started good, Gurley said.
NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign Kaepernick
Read full article: NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign KaepernickFILE - In this Dec. 12, 2018, file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season. The NFL commissioner said during ESPN's The Return of Sports special on Monday that he is encouraging teams to sign the 32-year old quarterback, who hasn't played the past three seasons. If he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously its gonna take a team to make that decision. I hope were at a point now where everybodys committed to making long-term, sustainable change, Goodell said.
NFL Commits $250 Million Over 10-Year Period to Fight Systemic Racism
Read full article: NFL Commits $250 Million Over 10-Year Period to Fight Systemic RacismThe NFL will commit $250 million over 10 years to a fund to "combat systemic racism and support the battle against injustices faced by African Americans," according to NFL Network's Judy Batista. Additionally, the league is willing to work with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on social justice initiatives, according to a person familiar with the NFL's social justice program. "We wouldn't be where we are today without the work Colin and other players have led off," the person told Batista. "I think they've recognized that they've made mistakes there. RELATED CONTENT:Colin Kaepernick Speaks Out on George Floyd's DeathAl Sharpton Calls Out the NFL: 'Give Colin Kaepernick His Job Back'NFL Commissioner Admits 'We Were Wrong for Not Listening Earlier'
Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread
Read full article: Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago. Lastly, some owners might still have an issue with it despite the leagues support of the players. Whatever our team ends up doing, were gonna support. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones strongly opposed kneeling when Kaepernick began the movement and he hasnt spoken on the issue. ... theyve all dealt with something at some point, whether its with the police or another interaction of just blatant racism, said Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.