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Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles' win in their home opener. Barkley instead bobbled a reception and couldn't hold on to Jalen Hurts' short pass. It was one giant drop on third down...
Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Oh, so this was what Atlanta expected out of $180 million lavished on Kirk Cousins. Certainly not a shaky effort like the 36-year-old veteran had in the opener, raising concerns in the loss about the quarterback's return to form from a torn Achilles tendon. ...
Eagles need more out of QB Jalen Hurts if they're serious about winning a Super Bowl
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is off the market. As a quarterback? For more than a year now after Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles reached a deal in April 2023 for $179.3 million guaranteed through the 2028 season. Entering the prime of his career, Hurts has a few...
Eagles return home to host Falcons on Monday night
Atlanta (0-1) at Philadelphia (1-0) Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Atlanta 0-1; Philadelphia 1-0 Series record: Eagles lead 18-14-1 Last meeting: On Sept. 12, 2021, Jalen Hurts...
Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ From rookies struggling in their first career starts to high-paid quarterbacks not living up to their contracts to rusty veterans coming off...
New season, same old recipe for the Steelers: very little offense and a whole lot of TJ Watt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quarterbacks have changed. The offensive coordinator too. The most direct route for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win games has not. A little — sometimes very little — offense and a whole lot of T.J. Watt. The superstar outside linebacker was...
Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1
ATLANTA (AP) — After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons. They sure didn't look like a postseason contender in Week 1. Kirk Cousins had a dismal debut with the Falcons on Sunday, throwing a pair of...
Analysis: There were more shaky quarterback performances than superlative ones in Week 1
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix played like rookies. Several established quarterbacks weren’t much better. There were more...
A season of high expectations begins with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — A season of high expectations began with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins struggled in his debut, hardly looking like a $180 million quarterback. Mercedes-Benz Stadium was sold out, but sounded more like Pittsburgh South at times. And even with the...
Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
ATLANTA (AP) — With all eyes on the quarterbacks, Chris Boswell's strong right leg stole the spotlight in the season opener. Boswell booted six field goals, three of them longer than 50 yards, to account for all of Pittsburgh's scoring as Justin Fields and the Steelers grinded out...
