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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff gets away from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis, below, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress

By Dave Hogg 24 hrs ago

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is congratulated by a fan, as he leaves the field after the Falcons defeated the Miami Dolphins 30-28 in their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Falcons reach .500, hope to move on to winning record

By Paul Newberry Oct. 25, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans caught Brady's 600th career touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Analysis: Brady’s latest milestone another untouchable one

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 25, 2021 02:14 AM EDT

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) is congratulated by center David Andrews after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
NFL Today, Week 7

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2021 10:00 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) react after a pass thrown by Tagovailoa was intercepted, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Tua's day: Lots of good, 2 bad picks and more trade talk

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Ryan throws for 336, Falcons get FG at end, top Miami 30-28

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford (87) center celebrates scoring a touchdown, with teammates tight end Mike Gesicki (88), left, and wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (81) talks with quality control coach Kolby Smith during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida, in preparation for their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 24.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Well-rested Falcons head to Miami to face Dolphins

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 21, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Atlanta Falcons won the match 27-20. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Falcons are slight road favorite against reeling Dolphins

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is congratulated by A.J. Brown (11) after Tannehill scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 21, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - 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 in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Matt Ryan is looking to see the Atlanta Falcons' offense continue its improvement when the team returns from its bye week for Sunday's game in Miami. Having top target Calvin Ridley back in the lineup should help the offense. Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons' last game for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons' Ridley 'flying around' in return after missing week

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - 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 in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Matt Ryan is looking to see the Atlanta Falcons' offense continue its improvement when the team returns from its bye week for Sunday's game in Miami. Having top target Calvin Ridley back in the lineup should help the offense. Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons' last game for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/19/2021

Oct. 20, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Atlanta Falcons won the match 27-20. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
WR Ridley back with Falcons, McGary to COVID-19 reserve list

Oct. 18, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Brian Flores Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins speaks to the press during a practice and media availability by the Miami Dolphins In Ware, England, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The Dolphins play the Jaguars in a regular season NFL game on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspurs White Hart Lane stadium in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Flores taking blame, but Dolphins' issues run deeper

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 18, 2021 04:01 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8), left, is greeted by Atlanta Falcons tight end Lee Smith (85) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Falcons on upswing under Smith, have cause for encouragement

By Charles Odum Oct. 14, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Pitts' breakout game the difference in victory over Jets

By George Henry Oct. 11, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) stands on the field after an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Atlanta Falcons won the match 27-20. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Jets can't explain another slow start in loss to Falcons

By Ken Maguire Oct. 10, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81), bottom right, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London

By Ken Maguire Oct. 10, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chases a fumble into the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina Panthers defensive back Sean Chandler recovered the ball for a safety. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:16 AM EDT