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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes under pressure in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Kyle Allen throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
The Latest: Minkah's magic leads Steelers past Rams 17-12

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:08 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel throws before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 11:08 AM EST

Falcons place backup RB Ito Smith on injured reserve

Nov. 09, 2019 04:02 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have placed running back Ito Smith, the team's second-leading rusher, on injured reserve. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 1994, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) runs for short yardage against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVIII action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFL became a truly booming business in the 1990s, with multi-billion-dollar TV contracts, expansion to 30 teams, and a late-decade wave of new stadiums. Players began to pick up a bigger share of the wealth, with the dawn of unrestricted free agency. The results on the field were largely dominated by the NFC, with Smith and the Cowboys, Steve Young and the San Francisco 49ers, and Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers enjoying the most success. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, File)
NFL at 100: Cowboys took control in the '90s as sport grew

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Matt Ryan, quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta, se sienta en la banca con una aparente lesión, durante el partido ante los Rams de Los Ángeles, el domingo 20 de octubre de 2019 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons QB Ryan to return from ankle injury against Saints

Nov. 08, 2019 01:58 PM EST

Matt Ryan, quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta, se sienta en la banca con una aparente lesión, durante el partido ante los Rams de Los Ángeles, el domingo 20 de octubre de 2019 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Surging Saints, free-falling Falcons match up after byes

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2019 12:52 PM EST

El quarterback de los 49ers de San Francisco Jimmy Garoppolo lanza un pase en la primera mitad del juego ante los Cardenales de Arizona, el jueves 31 de octubre de 2019, en Glendale, Arizona. (AP Foto/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 07, 2019 11:43 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seahawks-49ers rivalry on center stage after dormant stretch

By Josh Dubow Nov. 07, 2019 07:47 PM EST

Vikings-Cowboys Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 02:16 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-3) at DALLAS (5-3) 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD ...

Falcons-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 02:11 PM EST
ATLANTA (1-7) at NEW ORLEANS (7-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX OPENING LINE — Saints by 13 ½ RECORD VS....

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bears look to stop skid, turn around season when Lions visit

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 07, 2019 01:49 PM EST

Ryan returns to practice but limited with sore right ankle

Nov. 06, 2019 06:13 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and it is uncertain if he will start at New Orleans. ...

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. The Steelers won 26-24. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon C. Williams Nov. 06, 2019 02:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept;. 25, 2006, file photo, New Orleans Saints fullback Mike Karney, left, is consoled by teammate Ernie Conwell as he weeps at the end of a 23-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons at the newly re-opened Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. This one couldn't have been scripted any better for a team that spent all of last season on the road, and it couldn't have come at a better time for a city that is still struggling to overcome the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Falcons-Saints 2006

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2019 07:19 PM EST

FILE - This Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 file photo shows the bronze statue titled 'Rebirth,' which shows former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason blocking a punt against the Atlanta Falcons outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The half-century-old rivalry between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints produced a moment so poignant that a statue was placed outside the Superdome to commemorate it. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NFL at 100: Saints top Falcons in post-Katrina 'Domecoming'

By Brett Martel Nov. 05, 2019 07:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gestures toward an official during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Several teams are tanking, penalties are wrecking the flow of games, some of the biggest stars have been sidelined, the new pass interference rule appears to have been adapted only to quiet the uproar that started after last season's NFC Championship game, and even though ratings are up, it all looks like one big mess on TV. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Yellow flags, red flags, black eyes for NFL's 100th season

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 05, 2019 03:10 PM EST

Falcons turn to 4th punter of season, signing Ryan Allen

By The Assoociated Press Nov. 04, 2019 06:41 PM EST
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to their fourth punter of the season. The team announced Monday it has signed former New England punter...

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Quinn tweaks Atlanta's coaching staff coming out of bye week

By George Henry Nov. 04, 2019 04:28 PM EST