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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski looks at the scoreboard in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The Patriots have placed kicker Stephen Gostkowski on injured reserve. The team announced the move Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 but didn’t disclose the 35-year-old’s injury. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Facing rare uncertainty at kicker, Patriots turn to Nugent

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 04, 2019 05:07 PM EDT

Coach: Falcons C Mack will play vs Houston; P Bosher out

Oct. 04, 2019 04:25 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Dan Quinn said center Alex Mack will play at Houston after practicing for the first time this week, but Atlanta got some bad...

Falcons-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 07:34 PM EDT
ATLANTA (1-3) at HOUSTON (2-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Texans by 4½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Falcons 1-3, Texans 2...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his touchdown run against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson, Ryan look forward to meeting as peers on the field

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is tackled by Tennessee Titans, from left to right, Jayon Brown, Isaiah Mack and Harold Landy III on a fourth down-attempt during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Ryan trying to stay positive during Falcons’ rough start

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2019 01:46 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Younger QBs stepping into starting roles

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 03, 2019 11:28 AM EDT

Falcons add help at safety by acquiring Cyprien from Eagles

Sep. 30, 2019 07:19 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have bolstered their safety position by acquiring Johnathan Cyprien from Philadelphia in a trade that sent linebacker Duke Riley...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Defense can carry Bears even if Trubisky misses more time

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 30, 2019 07:01 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams runs from the defense of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sidney Jones after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Packers prep for Cowboys with WR Adams day to day

Sep. 30, 2019 06:35 PM EDT

Former Alabama football players Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, left, and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry speak after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans won 24-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Quinn hoping to find fixes on 2-week trip

By Charles Odum Sep. 30, 2019 05:10 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 10:22 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is seen on the sidelines with his arm in a sling during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. Trubisky was injured during the first quarter and left the game. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Trubisky injures left shoulder, Allen suffers concussion

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 09:54 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) prepares to sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans won 24-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons doomed by another poor start

By George Henry Sep. 29, 2019 07:02 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo, above, celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Mahomes guides Chiefs to comeback win at Detroit

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 05:30 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) and Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mariota throws 3 first-half TD passes, Titans drop Falcons

By Charles Odum Sep. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald warms up prior an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) enters the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Fitzgerald moves into 2nd all-time in catches

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, penalty flags lie on the field after a play during the first half of an NFL football preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The guys in stripes are getting plenty of NFL face time, and there's plenty of blame to go around as the league deals with a troubling barrage of penalties. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Column: Guys in stripes getting plenty of NFL face time

By Paul Newberry Sep. 27, 2019 06:31 PM EDT