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Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
Read full article: Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance movesDonald Trump and the National Football League had an adversarial relationship during his first term in the White House.
DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for knee injury, Titans coach Brian Callahan says
Read full article: DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for knee injury, Titans coach Brian Callahan saysTennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan says star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for a knee injury suffered in training camp.
Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the Titans
Read full article: Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the TitansCalvin Ridley had a message for anyone worried the Tennessee Titans overpaid for him or that the wide receiver who missed essentially two NFL seasons won’t live up to his new four-year, $92 million deal.
Calvin Ridley agrees on a 4-year, $92 million deal with the Titans, AP source says
Read full article: Calvin Ridley agrees on a 4-year, $92 million deal with the Titans, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal says receiver Calvin Ridley and the Tennessee Titans have agreed on a four-year, $92 million contract.
Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1
Read full article: Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1There’s still plenty of star-quality players available after a wild opening to the NFL’s free agency period.
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency
Read full article: Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agencyKirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.
Jaguars fire defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell, seven assistants after late-season collapse
Read full article: Jaguars fire defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell, seven assistants after late-season collapseDefensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and seven of his assistants ended up taking the fall for the biggest late-season collapse in Jacksonville Jaguars history.
Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win
Read full article: Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 winTrevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans.
Etienne runs for 2 TDs and Jaguars beat Bills 25-20 for back-to-back London wins
Read full article: Etienne runs for 2 TDs and Jaguars beat Bills 25-20 for back-to-back London winsTravis Etienne rushed for 136 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the jet-lagged Buffalo Bills 25-20 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London
Read full article: Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in LondonCalvin Ridley caught a touchdown pass against his old team and Darious Williams returned an interception for a 61-yard score and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 at Wembley Stadium.
Jaguars' Calvin Ridley insists he won't be rusty after nearly 2 years away from NFL
Read full article: Jaguars' Calvin Ridley insists he won't be rusty after nearly 2 years away from NFLJacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley insists he won't be rusty in the season opener despite being away from the NFL for nearly two years.
Jags' Ridley thinks he could be better after lengthy layoff
Read full article: Jags' Ridley thinks he could be better after lengthy layoffRecently reinstated receiver Calvin Ridley watched every snap Jacksonville took last season “10 or 12 times” while wrapping up his yearlong suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.
Atlanta prosecutor: Gang targeted celebrities, influencers
Read full article: Atlanta prosecutor: Gang targeted celebrities, influencersA prosecutor in Atlanta has announced a sprawling indictment targeting members of what she called a violent street gang that targeted the homes of famous athletes, entertainers and others.
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.
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.
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.
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. The Chiefs had to watch as Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo missed a tying field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left to escape. The Falcons (4-11) took the lead when Matt Ryan hit Laquon Treadwell for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:33 to go. Kansas City finally took its first lead on Harrison Butker's 53-yard field goal with 14:08 left in the game. The Falcons squandered their first chance to match the points when Brandon Powell coughed up the ball deep in Kansas City territory.
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. Jerry Rice caught a touchdown pass in 12 straight games in 1987 and A.J. Green did it in nine straight games in 2012.
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
Read full article: The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC NorthThe Chargers and Falcons are tied at 17 midway through the fourth quarter. Kenny Moore also starred for the Colts with a spectacular one-handed, diving end-zone interception in the second quarter. Adams didn’t do much other than run the scrambling Darnold to the sideline midway through the second quarter. Seattle took its opening possession and got 19-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to Freddie Swain. Mack also recovered a Duke Johnson fumble in the first quarter and deflected a Watson pass in the second quarter.
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.
The Latest: Theismann 'thrilled' about Smith's comeback
Read full article: The Latest: Theismann 'thrilled' about Smith's comebackTheismann was watching Washington’s game on a TV at a sport bar Sunday when Smith went in against the Rams. Atlanta cornerback Kendall Sheffield suffered a right ankle injury in the second quarter and was listed as questionable to return. -- Kristie Rieken reporting from Housto__2:27 p.m.Alex Smith’s remarkable comeback is complete. The Chiefs have lost offensive guard Kelechi Osemele to a right knee injury and linebacker Anthony Hitchens to a hand injury. Smith is one injury to Allen away from completing his remarkable comeback to play in an NFL game again.
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.