Latest Raheem Morris News

QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions

Dec. 08, 2024 20:02 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When his last pass of the game sailed over the head of tight end Kyle Pitts and landed harmlessly in the back of the end zone, all Kirk Cousins could do was shake his head and begin the slow walk to the sideline. Not only were his Atlanta Falcons in a spiral —...

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Dec. 08, 2024 18:38 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold tossed aside his stoic demeanor for a moment after realizing he was on the videoboard, aggressively twirling a towel to further stoke the crowd's fire after the Minnesota Vikings had pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons late in the game. ...

Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons

Dec. 06, 2024 09:39 AM EST

Atlanta (6-6) at Minnesota (10-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 5½. Against the spread: Falcons 5-7; Vikings 7-5. Series record: Vikings lead 21-12. Last meeting: Vikings beat Falcons 31-28 in Atlanta...

NFL's next coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates: Analysis

Dec. 06, 2024 08:54 AM EST

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The next NFL coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates ranging from proven champions to up-and-coming coordinators. ...

Falcons visit Vikings as a struggling Cousins returns to old home to find a thriving Darnold

Dec. 05, 2024 18:38 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The plan for the Minnesota Vikings was to bring in Sam Darnold as the bridge between Kirk Cousins and J.J. McCarthy, confident his strong arm and starting experience would sufficiently run a high-caliber offense until the rookie was deemed ready to play. ...

Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming

Dec. 04, 2024 18:18 PM EST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — This was not the homecoming scenario Kirk Cousins would have scripted. Cousins' return to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023, on Sunday comes as he is hearing speculation about his job security in Atlanta. Cousins has thrown six interceptions...

Falcons feeling the pressure at .500 as Cousins' interceptions put spotlight on downturn for offense

Dec. 02, 2024 18:10 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Even the woeful NFC South, where no team has a winning record, can't hide the Atlanta Falcons' offensive shortcomings. Three straight setbacks, including an ugly 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, has left the Falcons 6-6 and feeling the pressure. Only a...

Falcons' Morris remains loyal to struggling QB Cousins despite 4 interceptions in loss to Chargers

Dec. 01, 2024 18:16 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris insists Kirk Cousins' struggles with interceptions didn't cause him to consider a change at quarterback against the Los Angeles Chargers. Cousins has played long enough to know he must play better or that firm support from his...

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13

Dec. 01, 2024 17:56 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — In a game neither team seemed eager to win, the Los Angeles Chargers relied on their defense — especially rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still — to hand Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons their third straight loss. Still returned an interception 61 yards for a...

Falcons looking for scoring revival and an end to 2-game skid when they face Herbert-led Chargers

Nov. 29, 2024 13:13 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris doesn't want to hear about the production of his Atlanta Falcons' offense. The coach is ready to see yardage translate to more points. The Falcons will be looking for an offensive revival following their bye week when they face Justin...