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Lock’s return as Giants’ QB includes 2 pick-6s in franchise-record 10th straight loss

ATLANTA — Drew Lock’s performance in his return as the Giants’ starting quarterback was not a convincing argument for keeping the job. Quite often, Daboll’s postgame replies included: “We were not good enough.” Making his third start in his first game back after missing one week with a heel injury, Lock completed 22 of 39 passes for 210 yards. Another …

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Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns, and the Falcons bolstered their playoff hopes by handing the hapless New York Giants their franchise-record 10th straight loss, 34-7 on Sunday. The left-handed rookie was not overwhelmed by the moment, completing 18 of 27 …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Don’t write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis

Associated Press

Kirk Cousins didn’t forget how to play quarterback. There’s no sugarcoating the way Cousins played over the past five games. That prompted Falcons coach Raheem Morris to make the bold decision to bench Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in the middle of a playoff chase. “That guy has carried us,” Morris said after Cousins threw four picks in a …

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3 days, 20 hours ago

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

Associated Press

New York Giants at Atlanta Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2. Falcons player to watch QB Michael Penix Jr. will make his first career start after the Falcons benched 13-year veteran Kirk Cousins. Series notes The Falcons have won three straight in the series.. New York’s most recent win over the Falcons was a …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

What’s next for Kirk Cousins? How the Falcons could move on and where the QB would fit best

New York Times

Kirk Cousins appeared to be back in peak form as the NFL calendar turned to October. Aaron Rodgers said he thinks Kirk Cousins will be better next year since he’ll be further away from his Achilles injury and feels he has a lot of good years left in him. Whatever the case, Cousins’ relationship with Stefanski could help him trust …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

Drew Lock is expected back at QB when the Giants face the Falcons

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After sitting out a game with an injury to his left heel, Drew Lock is expected back at quarterback when the New York Giants face the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. Coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Lock has recovered and will start when the Giants try to snap a franchise-record-tying nine-game losing streak. We’ve just …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Ahead most of the game, including by double digits in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons were just trying to hold on at the end. Desmond Ridder’s first attempt was incomplete and his second was intercepted by Jessie Bates III, allowing Atlanta to escape Las Vegas with a 15-9 victory Monday night and keep pace in the …

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Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

CNN

CNN — The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season. Before Monday’s game, former Vikings receivers Chris Carter and Jake Reed showed support for their former teammate Randy Moss by holding up his #84 jersey during the coin toss at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. David Becker/AP Falcons end four-game skid to …

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Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

CNN

CNN — The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season. Before Monday’s game, former Vikings receivers Chris Carter and Jake Reed showed support for their former teammate Randy Moss by holding up his #84 jersey during the coin toss at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. David Becker/AP Falcons end four-game skid to …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

New York Times

With the NFL calendar moving to Week 16, seven of the 14 playoff spots are accounted for and several more can be locked down ahead of Christmas. Dolphins loss or tie and Cincinnati Bengals loss or tie and Colts loss or tie Los Angeles clinches a playoff berth with: 1. Chargers tie and Dolphins loss and Colts loss and Bengals …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Commanders-Falcons flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 17: See full changes

New York Times

A matchup that looked to be a meeting between current and former Washington quarterbacks has flex appeal. Instead, a game between two first-round rookie quarterbacks will get the “Sunday Night Football” treatment in Week 17. The NFL moved the Week 17 game with playoff implications between the Atlanta Falcons and the Commanders to the Sunday night slot on Dec. 29. …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Slumping Falcons try to keep pace in NFC South when visiting the skidding Raiders

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Four games remain in the regular season, but the playoffs might as well be underway for the Falcons, who find themselves in a tailspin at just the wrong time. We have to control what we can, and that’s the next game.” Morris has been asked repeatedly over the past two weeks about the struggles of quarterback Kirk …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

Associated Press

Atlanta at Las Vegas Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 4 Series record: Falcons lead 8-7 Against the spread: Falcons 5-8, Raiders 5-8 Last meeting: Falcons beat Raiders 43-6 in Atlanta on Nov. 29, 2020. Last week: Falcons lost to Vikings 42-21; Raiders lost to Buccaneers 28-13 Falcons offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Falcons defense: overall, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who injured his left knee in Sunday’s loss at Tampa Bay, went through a walkthrough practice Wednesday and hopes to play against Atlanta. “I can obviously walk and move around and just obviously doing some stuff in the water, but trying to get on the field and move around today, which I did,” …

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1 week, 6 days ago

The Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins and may get a break thanks to a soft schedule

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Even when grappling with a four-game losing streak and the uncertainty generated by quarterback Kirk Cousins’ eight interceptions and no touchdown passes in that span, there is some solace for the Atlanta Falcons. “We’re right in this thing,” right guard Chris Lindstrom said Monday before acknowledging he is “obviously not happy or satisfied with where we’re at.” Lindstrom …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

How Matthew McConaughey is helping NFL superstar Bijan Robinson fulfil his Hollywood acting dream

Daily Mail

When he isn't starring in, directing, or producing major motion pictures, actor Matthew McConaughey works as a professor of practice at his alma mater - the University of Texas at Austin. But unlike the others who have had 'the eyes of Texas' turned upon them, Robinson's appreciation for McConaughey went beyond admiring him as a celebrity - he wanted to …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

NFL Week 14 takeaways: A red flag for Bills defense? Should Falcons bench Cousins for Penix?

New York Times

Week 14’s Sunday action brought a continuation of a few recent trends: The Panthers pushed another contender to the limit, the Jets continued to falter late, and Kirk Cousins struggled badly. Nguyen: The Seahawks are playing much better and their defense has made some huge improvements since acquiring Ernest Jones, but it’s hard to argue that they’re better than the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vikings rule CB Stephon Gilmore out against Falcons with hamstring injury

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Atlanta because of a hamstring injury. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that Gilmore was “right on schedule” with his recovery with an opportunity to play in the following game against Chicago on Dec. 16, a Monday night kickoff that gives the 13-year veteran …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

One play away from prime time, Chargers’ practice squad players work hard and play harder

LA Times

Usually a member of the scout team, injuries last week put Tony Jefferson into the Chargers lineup and he made eight tackles, including this one on the Falcons’ Drake London. The Chargers’ Kimani Vidal has spent time on the scout team and on the active roster this season, last week averaging five yards in four carries against the Falcons. “So …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NFL Week 14 picks against the spread: Justin Jefferson’s scoreless streak will end vs. Falcons

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings have won five games in a row, and amazingly, their best player, Justin Jefferson, hasn’t scored in any of those games. But there are three problems with jumping on that bandwagon in this matchup: 1) the Lions are very good against the run, so Josh Jacobs can’t carry the Packers offense here; 2) Jordan Love has been …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota

Associated Press

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Buffalo at Los Angeles Rams Line: Bills minus 3 1/2 The Bills already clinched their fifth straight AFC East title, Josh Allen is the betting favorite for NFL MVP and the No. BEST BET: BILLS: 27-20 Atlanta at Minnesota Line: Vikings …

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3 weeks ago

Chargers takeaways: Defense’s turnover splurge, next men up key in win over Falcons

LA Times

Chargers safety Tony Jefferson tackles Falcons receiver Drake London in the second half. The ever-changing Chargers secondary got a boost from two more sudden additions Sunday as safeties Tony Jefferson and Marcus Maye were the latest embodiment of the Chargers’ next-man-up mentality. Maye’s fourth-quarter interception in the end zone preserved the Chargers’ four-point lead after giving the Falcons great field …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tarheeb Still’s second interception, a 61-yard pick-six, lifts Chargers over Falcons

LA Times

The Chargers’ Tarheeb Still celebrates his 61-yard interception return for the deciding score against the Falcons. “We’re witnessing complementary, winning football.” The Chargers struggled early, fumbling twice on offense in the first quarter to fall behind 7-0. “Coming up watching guys do it and now it’s my turn to do it, it just feels great.” Still is the second Chargers …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Winthrop Eagles face the Air Force Falcons

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Air Force Falcons vs. Winthrop Eagles Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Air Force and Winthrop square off at Mario Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Winthrop’s average of 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.6 more made shots …

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Lock’s return as Giants’ QB includes 2 pick-6s in franchise-record 10th straight loss

Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

Don’t write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

What’s next for Kirk Cousins? How the Falcons could move on and where the QB would fit best

Drew Lock is expected back at QB when the Giants face the Falcons

Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

Commanders-Falcons flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 17: See full changes

Slumping Falcons try to keep pace in NFC South when visiting the skidding Raiders

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game

The Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins and may get a break thanks to a soft schedule

How Matthew McConaughey is helping NFL superstar Bijan Robinson fulfil his Hollywood acting dream

NFL Week 14 takeaways: A red flag for Bills defense? Should Falcons bench Cousins for Penix?

Vikings rule CB Stephon Gilmore out against Falcons with hamstring injury

One play away from prime time, Chargers’ practice squad players work hard and play harder

NFL Week 14 picks against the spread: Justin Jefferson’s scoreless streak will end vs. Falcons

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota

Chargers takeaways: Defense’s turnover splurge, next men up key in win over Falcons

Tarheeb Still’s second interception, a 61-yard pick-six, lifts Chargers over Falcons

Winthrop Eagles face the Air Force Falcons