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Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed four
Read full article: Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed fourThe Atlanta Falcons hosted the football team from Apalachee High School a week after a shooting left two students and two teachers dead.
Bill Belichick is out in New England, so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?
Read full article: Bill Belichick is out in New England, so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next.
AP source: Brady fined $11K for attempted kick of Jarrett
Read full article: AP source: Brady fined $11K for attempted kick of JarrettTom Brady was fined by the NFL on Friday for trying to kick Atlantaās Grady Jarrett following the play in which the Falcons defensive tackle was flagged for a disputed roughing-the-passer penalty, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
AP Source: Brady could be fined for apparent kick of Jarrett
Read full article: AP Source: Brady could be fined for apparent kick of JarrettThe NFL has looked at Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrettās disputed roughing-the-passer penalty on Tom Brady to determine whether Brady attempted to kick Jarrett and if that warrants a fine, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFL
Read full article: Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFLDefensive players around the NFL are frustrated about roughing-the-passer penalties, questioning what constitutes a legal hit and wondering how far referees will go to protect quarterbacks.
AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent
Read full article: AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminentA person with directly knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that the NFL did not give officials a directive to emphasize roughing-the-passer penalties following Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoaās concussion, but the topic will be discussed next week when NFL owners meet in New York.
Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders
Read full article: Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival RaidersPatrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders, holding on for a 30-29 victory.
Roughing-the-passer call on MNF prompts officiating scrutiny
Read full article: Roughing-the-passer call on MNF prompts officiating scrutinyA controversial roughing-the-passer penalty just before halftime of the Las Vegas Raidersā game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night delivered another blow to the NFL and its beleaguered officiating crew.
Jarrett's roughing the passer call perplexes Falcons, fans
Read full article: Jarrett's roughing the passer call perplexes Falcons, fansGrady Jarrett was flagged for roughing the passer after what many observed to be a typical sack of Tom Brady late in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Falcons' 21-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals
Read full article: Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally CardinalsLeft tackle Justin Herron left with an ankle injury. ā Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. ā Lions offensive linemen Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Jonah Jackson left with concussions and defensive tackle Nick Williams injured an ankle vs. Minnesota. ā Giants linebacker Blake Martinez left briefly after appearing to injure his left ankle or foot in the third quarter. ā Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson (wrist) and cornerback Greg Martin (hamstring) left the game.
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 44-27āIt 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. āWhatever happens for me as a quarterback is reflective of what we do as an offense,ā Brady said. " The latter trimmed Atlantaās 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.
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 ā 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.