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After two straight wins on final play, unbeaten Chiefs take on revitalized Falcons
Kansas City (2-0) at Atlanta (1-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 3 1/2 Series record: Chiefs lead 7-3. Against the spread: Falcons 1-1, Chiefs 1-1. Last meeting: Chiefs defeated Falcons 17-14 at...
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,...
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...
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. ...
Eagles need more out of QB Jalen Hurts if they're serious about winning a Super Bowl
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is off the market. As a quarterback? For more than a year now after Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles reached a deal in April 2023 for $179.3 million guaranteed through the 2028 season. Entering the prime of his career, Hurts has a few...
Eagles return home to host Falcons on Monday night
Atlanta (0-1) at Philadelphia (1-0) Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Atlanta 0-1; Philadelphia 1-0 Series record: Eagles lead 18-14-1 Last meeting: On Sept. 12, 2021, Jalen Hurts...
Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ From rookies struggling in their first career starts to high-paid quarterbacks not living up to their contracts to rusty veterans coming off...
