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Lock's return as Giants' QB includes 2 pick-6s in franchise-record 10th straight loss

Dec. 22, 2024 18:19 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Drew Lock's performance in his return as the Giants' starting quarterback was not a convincing argument for keeping the job. Lock led the New York Giants to only one touchdown. Two of his passes created touchdowns for Atlanta. It was a low point for a...

Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

Dec. 22, 2024 17:54 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. felt a brief bit of apprehension as he ran down the tunnel, which was to be expected. Then he played like a veteran for the Atlanta Falcons. Penix's first NFL start went about as smoothly as it could, helped greatly by a defense that...

Saints rule out QB Derek Carr, RB Alvin Kamara for Monday night game at Green Bay

Dec. 21, 2024 18:24 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints won't have quarterback Derek Carr or running back Alvin Kamara available for Monday night's game at Green Bay. The Saints (5-9) ruled both players out Saturday for the matchup with the Packers (10-4). Carr hasn't...

Rashod Bateman active for Ravens after missing practice with foot issue

Dec. 21, 2024 16:31 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman was active for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after missing practice earlier in the week because of a foot issue. Bateman did not practice Thursday and had been listed as questionable to play. Baltimore's depth at...

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

Dec. 21, 2024 10:01 AM EST

New York Giants (2-12) at Atlanta (7-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2. Against the spread: Giants 4-10; Falcons 6-8. Series record: Falcons lead 14-12. Last meeting: Falcons beat the Giants 17-14...

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey is trying to reduce stress, and he's enjoying a bounceback season

Dec. 20, 2024 17:12 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Marlon Humphrey's approach to football — and really his approach to life — has changed a bit this year. “Trying to eliminate unknown stress,” the Baltimore cornerback said. “If I show up to the team plane 10 minutes before we take off, or if I...

Diontae Johnson, who the Ravens said refused to enter a game earlier this month, has been waived

Dec. 20, 2024 16:25 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Friday following a brief and troubled stint with the team in which the Ravens said he refused to enter a game against Philadelphia. Johnson received a one-game suspension for that, missing last weekend's win...

Don't write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis

Dec. 20, 2024 06:01 AM EST

Kirk Cousins didn’t forget how to play quarterback. He just didn’t do it well enough often enough to keep his job in Atlanta. Don’t write off the veteran just yet. There’s no sugarcoating the way Cousins played over the past five games. He struggled mightily,...

Alvin Kamara's injury 'more significant' than initially thought, Saints coach says

Dec. 19, 2024 18:50 PM EST

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Alvin Kamara's groin injury is “a little bit more significant” than the Saints initially thought, but it remains unclear how many of New Orleans' final three games he'll miss, coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday. “He’s going to be week to week at the...

Exit Cousins, Enter Penix: Falcons make stunning QB switch with 3 games left in the season

Dec. 19, 2024 18:25 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in their push for the playoffs. Exit Kirk Cousins. Enter Michael Penix Jr. In a move that would've been unimaginable midway through the season, the Falcons have handed...