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Falcons' Kirk Cousins finds his comfort zone and responds with 509 yards in OT win over Bucs
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins has found his comfort zone in his new Atlanta Falcons offense. That exciting realization came in the second quarter of Cousins' record-setting 36-30 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Thursday night. Cousins said he felt more decisive in his passes to such...
Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over Bucs
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins sure earned all that money Thursday night. The $180 million quarterback threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta Falcons an improbable 36-30 victory...
Jets' Lazard expects NFL to fine him over gun-like celebration
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard expects to be fined by the NFL for his celebration after a catch against Denver last Sunday that included what officials deemed to be a gun-like gesture. “It’s something that’s very silly,” he said...
Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons had big plans for their offense when they decided to invest heavily in quarterback Kirk Cousins and add new coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. The widespread belief was they only needed an established quarterback and a...
Falcons squander a prime-time chance to show they're a team on the rise in the NFL
ATLANTA (AP) — Three weeks into the season, the Atlanta Falcons had a chance to establish themselves as a team on the rise in the NFL. In what has been a familiar refrain for this middling franchise, they let it slip away. Coming off a stunning win at Philadelphia,...
Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Mahomes knows he must get better. Not to worry. Thanks to a couple of stifling stands from Kansas City's defense, the two-time reigning Super Bowl champs are still unbeaten. Mahomes shook off another interception to throw a...
Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures
Falcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a violation of a longstanding NFL rule that prohibits violent gestures. London...
Cousins suddenly looks like a $180 million QB leading Falcons' shocker in Philly
ATLANTA (AP) — With a year of high hopes on the cusp of a 0-2 start, Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons suddenly found their mojo. The result was a game-winning drive that gave this season a whole new perspective. Cousins completed five of six passes for 70 yards,...
Sirianni is on the hot seat for questionable calls that backfired in the Eagles' loss to the Falcons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Sirianni navigated a string of questionable calls that still left Philadelphia’s fourth-year coach guiding the Eagles to the brink of a victory — with a win probability pushing close to 100% in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. The Eagles held...
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...
