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Kirk Cousins leads a massive turnaround in Atlanta, now he's got to finish strong
ATLANTA (AP) — Shortly after signing a massive free-agent contract with the Falcons, Kirk Cousins was talking with a retired quarterback — he didn't name names — about what he might expect in Atlanta. Cousins was coming to a franchise in the midst of six straight losing seasons...
Beck retains Smart's confidence as leader of No. 2 Georgia's offense despite interceptions
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A string of eight interceptions in No. 2 Georgia's last three games hasn't endangered Carson Beck's standing as the Bulldogs' starting quarterback. The Bulldogs (7-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) have overcome the turnovers to win four consecutive games as they...
Florida QB DJ Lagway has 'a pathway for recovery and a return' this season from hamstring injury
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has “a pathway for recovery" and could return this season despite being carted off the field against Georgia with a left hamstring injury. Coach Billy Napier said Monday that Lagway's strain was “less significant” than...
Darnold throws 3 TD passes in 2nd half as Vikings overcome 3 turnovers to beat Flacco, Colts 21-13
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wherever this strong start to the season winds up leading the Minnesota Vikings, it's clear that belief and resilience will be responsible for a significant measure of their success. Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three...
Browns doomed by two communication blunders in 27-10 loss to Chargers. Cleveland drops to 2-7 at bye
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett couldn't offer any explanations for all that went sideways in the Browns' latest debacle. At this point, there's little left to say. All seems lost for Cleveland. Doomed by a pair of communication breakdowns in the...
Cousins throws 3 TD passes, 1st-place Falcons hand Cowboys 3rd straight loss, 27-21
ATLANTA (AP) — Anyone who watched the Atlanta Falcons over the past few seasons could recognize their biggest shortcoming. The lack of a first-rate quarterback. Kirk Cousins has been just what they needed. Cousins threw three more touchdown passes and...
Jackson produces perfect passer rating, Henry scores 2 more TDs as Ravens rout Broncos 41-10
BALTIMORE (AP) — It takes more than a couple missed practices to slow down Lamar Jackson. And the much-anticipated matchup between Baltimore's offense and Denver's defense? That was no contest. Jackson threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns to finish with a perfect...
Marshall distances itself late in 28-23 win over Louisiana-Monroe
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (AP) — Ethan Payne ran for two touchdowns and Braylon Braxton threw for another and Marshall took control in the fourth quarter and went on to beat Louisiana-Monroe 28-23 on Saturday. The Warhawks broke a tie at 14 with Max Larson's 29-yard field goal to start...
Kaleb Johnson scores 3 TDs, rushes for 135 yards in Iowa's 42-10 win over Wisconsin
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kaleb Johnson rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Brendan Sullivan rushed for a touchdown and threw for one as Iowa defeated Wisconsin 42-10 on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) rushed for 329 yards, with Johnson leading...
Georgia Southern rallies for 20 points in the 4th quarter, beats South Alabama 34-30
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — JC French threw two touchdown passes to Josh Dallas, and Georgia Southern rallied for 20 points in the fourth quarter to beat South Alabama 34-30 on Saturday night. South Alabama scored 17 points in the third quarter and led 30-14 heading into the fourth. ...
