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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...
Chiefs' Mahomes leads reigning champs into Atlanta to face Cousins and rejuvenated Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has guided the Kansas City Chiefs to two straight Super Bowl titles and two consecutive last-play wins to open this season. There's no shortage of swagger in his game. Now, he's matched against Kirk Cousins, a quarterback who's suddenly...
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,...
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. ...
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...
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...
Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke was watching Netflix last Wednesday night when he received a call from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris that he had been traded to the Los Angeles Chargers. “Oh, that’s funny. Because I was just watching Jim Harbaugh,” Heinicke...
Mayfield and Buccaneers must overcome Cousins and revamped Falcons for 4th straight NFC South title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Losing Tom Brady didn’t loosen the Buccaneers’ hold on the NFC South. Baker Mayfield replaced Brady, revived his career and led Tampa Bay to its third straight division title and a playoff victory last season. Now, another veteran quarterback...
Falcons have high expectations after 6 straight losing seasons
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: After six straight losing seasons, owner Arthur Blank spent heavily and expects nothing less than a return to the playoffs. The Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith after he failed to turn things around during his three-year stint, replacing him with...
