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FILE - Dallas Cowboys' Don Perkins is taken down by Baltimore Colts' Billy Ray Smith (74) and Ordell Braase (81) during a football game in Baltimore on Dec. 3, 1967. Perkins, a six-time Pro Bowl running back with the Cowboys in the 1960s, has died. He was 84. The NFL team and the University of New Mexico, where Perkins was a standout player before his professional career, said Perkins died Thursday, June 9, 2022. No cause of death was revealed. (AP Photo, File)
Don Perkins, 6-time Pro Bowl RB with Cowboys, dies at 84

Jun. 10, 2022 06:36 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Saints miss wild-card spot despite 30-20 win over Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2022 07:44 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Havin' a record year: NFL marks set to fall in Week 18

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2022 02:55 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Win and get in scenario for Raiders, Chargers, Niners, Colts

By Barry Wilner Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Playoff hopes on line for Hill, Saints against Ryan, Falcons

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:13 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) and running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrate their touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints expect to be 'peeking' at scoreboard against Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 06, 2022 12:26 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy exhales in the cold air as he walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Nagy says he hasn't been told finale is it for him

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 05, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for an 18-yard touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Adetokunbo Ogundeji (92) celebrates after the team scored on a safety during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Falcons see promising future as playoff hopes end with loss

By Mark Ludwiczak Jan. 02, 2022 08:01 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Adetokunbo Ogundeji (92) celebrates after the team scored on a safety during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills clinch playoff berth, eliminate Falcons with 29-15 win

By John Wawrow Jan. 02, 2022 04:40 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) celebrates his interception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bills have their swagger back in preparing to host Falcons

By John Wawrow Dec. 30, 2021 06:59 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Falcons seek to stay in playoff hunt in game at Bills

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs up field after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Record-setting receivers enjoy big Week 16 across NFL

By Josh Dubow Dec. 29, 2021 05:45 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 10:01 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Rookies catch on quickly for Bengals, Dolphins and Falcons

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) is congratulated by the End Zone Militia, a historically dressed reenactment unit, after defeating the New York Jets 54-13 following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Blowouts are on the rise through the NFL's 1st 7 weeks

By Josh Dubow Oct. 27, 2021 02:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Campbell-led Lions host 49ers, aiming to prove people wrong

By Larry Lage Sep. 09, 2021 05:36 PM EDT