Dante Fowler Jr.
A fan sits in the stands before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. This is the first team this year that some fans are allowed in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 12:18 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Charles Harris (92) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
Injuries, losses keep piling up for winless Falcons

By Steve Megargee Oct. 06, 2020 02:06 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers prepares to throw before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers 10/5/2020

Oct. 05, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) of the Los Angeles Rams pressures quarterback Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game on opening night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Rams LB Leonard Floyd determined to improve on strong start

By Greg Beacham Oct. 02, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons cornerbacks Blidi Wreh-Wilson for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons face Packers with five starters hurting on defense

By George Henry Oct. 02, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get away from Detroit Lions' Will Harris during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers, Falcons both deal with injuries in receiving group

Oct. 01, 2020 07:25 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 28 Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. EDT. It’s a Monday night matchup between Patrick...

Chicago Bears strong safety Tashaun Gipson (38) celebrates his interception of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. The Chicago Bears won 30-26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win

By Paul Newberry Sep. 27, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones wears a shirt in honor of John Lewis while preparing to play the Seattle Seahawks in am NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons' Julio Jones still has chance to play against Bears

Sep. 25, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys fans Jeff Wahnon, left, and Kelly Garon, center, of Lowell, Mass., talk with Gilbert Montez, right, of Los Angeles, as they tailgate outside of AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game agains the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches football practice at the team's training complex in Thousand Oaks, California, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Staley is in his first season as an NFL coordinator after a meteoric rise in his profession since 2016, when he was the defensive coordinator at Division III John Carroll University. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
Rams defensive guru Brandon Staley took fast track to NFL

By Greg Beacham Sep. 11, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball during an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Familiar opponents: Seahawks, Falcons know each other well

By Paul Newberry Sep. 10, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis (52) defends against running back Malcolm Brown (34) during NFL football training camp in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Lewis will miss at least the first three weeks of his rookie season with the Rams due to a right knee problem that isn't as serious as Los Angeles first feared. Lewis will start the season on the non-football injury list, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday, Sept. 9, as they began practice to face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night in SoFi Stadium's inaugural game. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Rams LB Terrell Lewis' knee problem less serious than feared

By Greg Beacham Sep. 09, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II signals a play during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Column: Jags might be worst franchise in all of pro sports

By Paul Newberry Sep. 01, 2020 03:04 AM EDT

Falcons hoping Gurley, Fowler can lead return to playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) New faces: RB Todd Gurley, OLB Dante Fowler, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Laquon Treadwell, OL Justin McCray, LB LaRoy...

Rams must be resourceful after offseason personnel losses

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:33 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-7) New Faces: Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, special teams coordinator...

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler (56) runs a drill during NFL football training camp on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
Dante Fowler Jr. eager to show off new attitude in Atlanta

By Paul Newberry Aug. 19, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 02:52 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Detroit Lions put wide...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to avoid Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Floyd moved from Chicago to Los Angeles for the chance to realize his full potential as a pass rusher with the Rams. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Floyd hopes to find own path in Fowler's footsteps with Rams

By Greg Beacham May. 11, 2020 09:08 PM EDT