Atlanta Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Brady, sputtering Buccaneers host Burrow, red-hot Bengals

By Fred Goodall Dec. 15, 2022 08:43 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Atlanta Falcons will have more on the line than retaining hope in the weak NFC South race as rookie quarterback Ridder makes his debut as the starter on Sunday, Dec. 18, at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

Falcons-Saints rivalry renewed without season-opening QBs

By Brett Martel Dec. 15, 2022 08:29 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons aim to keep Saints down, stay in NFC South race

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 02:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to fans after the Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Chiefs' Reid: Kelce was destined to be 'something special'

By Dave Skretta Dec. 15, 2022 01:47 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Favre sets NFL record for passing

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer Bobby Jones wins the...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) pauses before answering questions during a news conference at the end of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons' Ridder has 4-game audition at QB with Mariota on IR

By Charles Odum Dec. 14, 2022 05:24 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris slips the tackle by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 14, 2022 02:52 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (6) watches during a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, on Aug. 12, 2022. The Falcons on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 released running back Damien Williams, the veteran who never returned after a rib injury in his first game with the team. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Falcons release RB Williams after injury-shortened season

Dec. 13, 2022 05:16 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans running backs coach Tony Dews leads a drill during NFL football training camp, Aug. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Two-time NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry absolutely believes his position coach Tony Dews would make a great head coach in the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Henry's position coach targets top job with Titans' help

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 13, 2022 02:04 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Penalties, play calls doom Browns in season slipping away

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2022 05:48 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) and defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) defend during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Titans mired in 1st 3-game skid since Vrabel's debut season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2022 05:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ridder Time: Falcons bench Mariota in favor of rookie QB

By Paul Newberry Dec. 12, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Mariota or Ridder? Slumping Falcons ponder change at QB

By Paul Newberry Dec. 08, 2022 06:44 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Brady breaks record for TD passes

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9...