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Zay Flowers catches and runs for TDs, Ravens force 4 turnovers in 20-10 win over Chargers
Read full article: Zay Flowers catches and runs for TDs, Ravens force 4 turnovers in 20-10 win over ChargersRookie Zay Flowers had a touchdown catch and ran for a game-sealing score late in the fourth quarter, Baltimore’s defense forced four turnovers, and the AFC-best Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10.
Vick, Fitzgerald and Suggs among stars on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 1st time
Read full article: Vick, Fitzgerald and Suggs among stars on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 1st timeMichael Vick, Larry Fitzgerald and Terrell Suggs are among the college football stars who will be considered for induction to the Hall of Fame for the first time this year.
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp
Read full article: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicampBijan Robinson has a new number with a big Atlanta history, a newly signed contract and huge expectations no rookie Falcons running back has faced in recent years.
Early season downturn in offense avoids Ravens, Dolphins
Read full article: Early season downturn in offense avoids Ravens, DolphinsThe downturn in offense from the first two weeks of the NFL season hasn’t touched all corners of the league with a handful of players and teams putting up staggering numbers.
Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally from 21 down to beat Ravens 42-38
Read full article: Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally from 21 down to beat Ravens 42-38Tua Tagovailoa threw for 469 yards and six touchdowns, four of which came during a spectacular fourth quarter as the Miami Dolphins rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 42-38.
Chiefs' Mahomes still thrives on proving naysayers wrong
Read full article: Chiefs' Mahomes still thrives on proving naysayers wrongIt’s sometimes hard to believe that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for all that he’s accomplished during his young but brilliant NFL career, would carry such a considerable chip on his shoulder.
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy
Read full article: Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policyCleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for 11 games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas when he played for Houston.
Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes best
Read full article: Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes bestProducer Charlie Yook and NFL Network didn’t have their own draft broadcast last year, but he was able to glean a couple of things from last year’s joint effort with ESPN.
NFC East stages late-season turnaround
Read full article: NFC East stages late-season turnaround(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)The NFC East is no longer the laughingstock division in the NFL. In all, NFC East teams have an 8-5 record the past four weeks when playing games outside the division, the most wins of any division in that span. For the season, NFC East teams are 10-23-1 (.309 winning percentage) when playing teams outside the division, the worst in the NFL this season. The NFC East is actually outperforming its mark from last season when its teams went 12-28 outside the division. With two wins in the final six-non division games this season, the NFC East can top that mark.
End of the line: Coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff fired by Falcons
Read full article: End of the line: Coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff fired by FalconsAtlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands with Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Quinn was hired by the Falcons in 2015 after a highly successful run as Seattle’s defensive coordinator, highlighted by two straight trips to the Super Bowl. After going 8-8 his first season, Quinn guided the Falcons to one of the greatest years in team history. The Falcons made the playoffs again the following year, losing to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia, but never seemed to fully shake their Super Bowl debacle. Dimitroff kept his job when Smith was fired at the end of the 2014 season after two straight losing campaigns.
The Latest: Wilson rallies Seahawks past Cowboys 38-31
Read full article: The Latest: Wilson rallies Seahawks past Cowboys 38-31Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)The Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):__8 p.m.Russell Wilson threw for 315 yards and five touchdowns without an interception as the Seattle Seahawks edged the Dallas Cowboys 38-31. -Tim Booth reporting from Seattle__6:15 p.m.Russell Wilson has thrown three touchdown passes to Tyler Lockett and the Seattle Seahawks have a 23-15 halftime lead over the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson capped his big first half with a 1-yard toss to Lockett with 7 seconds left in the half. Out of 48 NFL games so far in 2020, 10 have included paying customers.
Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams helps players through podcast
Read full article: Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams helps players through podcastAfter shutting down receivers during his Hall of Fame career, Williams is helping open doors for fellow NFL alums. Williams, the former Cardinals, and Rams defensive back hosts the NFL Legends podcast, a platform for former players to share their stories, encourage each other and learn about programs available to them. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)After shutting down receivers during his Hall of Fame career, Aeneas Williams is helping open doors for NFL players. Williams, the former Cardinals and Rams defensive back, hosts the NFL Legends podcast, a platform for former players to share their stories, encourage each other and learn about programs and benefits available to them. “But more importantly, I believe it’s a great outlet for guys that are not Hall of Fame guys to have that opportunity to talk to Aeneas.
Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports history
Read full article: Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports historyDallas Cowboys cornerback C.J. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)ATLANTA – As the ball spun slowly along the turf at Jerry’s World, the black-clad players backing away like it was a live grenade, Atlanta’s grim sports history flooded the consciousness. There was never any doubt a Dallas player would fall on the onside kick before the Falcons did. There was never any doubt the game-winning kick would almost perfectly split the uprights, handing a team from Atlanta an almost unfathomable defeat. The Falcons led 20-0 in the first quarter after Dallas fumbled the ball away three times.
Newton feeling thankful, not pressure taking over as Pats QB
Read full article: Newton feeling thankful, not pressure taking over as Pats QB– There are a lot of things Cam Newton is feeling as he prepares to take the field Sunday to succeed Tom Brady as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. “Pressure is when you’re looking at your children and you’re saying you’re 31 and you don’t know. “So for me, I’m elated, I’m excited, I’m all that and a bag of chips because I knew that if God didn’t show favor over me, man, who knows where I’d be right now,” he said. It was just four years ago that Jacoby Brissett became the first Black quarterback to start for New England in 2016. A lot of eyes will be on him, including from his new teammates who will also be reveling in seeing Newton take the field.
Where Are the Pups From Michael Vick's Dog-Fighting Ring Now?
Read full article: Where Are the Pups From Michael Vick's Dog-Fighting Ring Now?Whatever happened to the dogs from Michael Vick's fighting ring? After the NFL star was busted in a dog-fighting ring, authorities rescued dozens of animals from his Bad Newz Kennels in Virginia in 2007. "There was a group of little kids outside the museum and they just all like bombarded him and he was just like, 'This is great,' and his tail's wagging," Long told Inside Edition. "When I brought her home, she was very scared, she didn't really like loud sounds, she didn't really like people trying to touch her," Dubuc told Inside Edition. The Washington Post recently tracked down all 47 dogs rescued from the fighting ring.