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Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores on a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs

By George Henry Sep. 20, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss

By Mark Didtler Sep. 19, 2021 09:31 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25

By Fred Goodall Sep. 19, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) waves to fans as he leaves the field following a 28-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) to the endzone to score on an 11-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Gronk still a winning combination for SB champs

By Fred Goodall Sep. 16, 2021 06:19 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) pulls in a touchdown reception iafter getting around Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
SB champs host Falcons, going for 10th straight victory

Sep. 16, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

By Charles Odum Sep. 15, 2021 03:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 19. 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) smiles before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Green Bay, Wis. After a tumultuous offseason in which his future with the Packers appeared in doubt, reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is ready to begin his 17th – and perhaps final – season in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Sitting out NFL preseason helped some QBs, hurt others

By Josh Dubow Sep. 15, 2021 03:37 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches a replay on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles won 32-6. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Young Falcons stop themselves with mistakes, brace for Bucs

By Charles Odum Sep. 13, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 37-21. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Analysis: Some debuts rocky, others uplifting in NFL Week 1

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2021 02:56 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) leaps in the air against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pitts, offense held in check in disappointing Falcons debut

By Charles Odum Sep. 12, 2021 06:51 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws the ball as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New era in Philly: Hurts 3 TDs, Eagles rout Falcons 32-6

By Paul Newberry Sep. 12, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Charlotte, N.C. Darnold gears up to face his former team, the New York Jets, in the season opener on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Browns-Chiefs a juicy headliner for Week 1 of NFL schedule

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 12:11 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Titans finally unveil offense with Julio Jones vs. Cardinals

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 09, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

Falcons, Eagles meet in opener after dismal 2020 seasons

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (4-11-1) at ATLANTA (4-12) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Falcons by 3, according to FanDuel...

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, left, and Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski after the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Rebuilding Bowl: Rookie coaches debut in Falcons vs. Eagles

By Paul Newberry Sep. 09, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a pass during a joint practice with the New England Patriots at the Eagles NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Sirianni, Hurts prepare to reveal new-look Eagles offense

By Les Bowen Sep. 08, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
NFL QB youth movement features 13 starters 25 or younger

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2021 02:44 AM EDT