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Gruden's Raiders face his former Bucs franchise

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 10:06 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY (4-2) at LAS VEGAS (3-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 2 1/2 ...

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach Raheem Morris is shown before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, after firing Dan Quinn. Morris is in his sixth season with the Falcons and his first season as defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Falcons' Morris doesn't look at himself as an interim coach

By Paul Newberry Oct. 21, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Winless Falcons, after coach Quinn firing, visit Vikings

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 10:20 AM EDT
ATLANTA (0-5) at MINNESOTA (1-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE — Vikings by 5 RECORD VS....

Atlanta Falcons intern coach Lance Schulters works at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Schulters faced a dilemma when his decade as an NFL player was ending. Schulters knew he wanted to continue in the game, possibly in coaching. The problem: He was told to basically start from scratch, sort of like a proven chef being told to work the grill at McDonald's. (Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons via AP)
Fellowships helping former players get NFL jobs

By Barry Wilner Oct. 14, 2020 02:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach Raheem Morris is shown before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, after firing Dan Quinn. Morris is in his sixth season with the Falcons and his first season as defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Falcons name Raheem Morris interim replacement for Quinn

By Charles Odum Oct. 12, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule shakes hands with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
End of the line: Coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff fired by Falcons

By Paul Newberry Oct. 12, 2020 02:27 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff walks across the field during an NFL training camp football practice Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
Falcons fire coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff after 0-5 start

By Charles Odum And Paul Newberry Oct. 11, 2020 10:33 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson tosses 3 TDs as Texans get 1st win, 30-14 over Jags

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 11, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

Cyprus' Dimitris Christofi, centre, controls the ball during an international friendly soccer match between Cyprus and Czech Republic at AEK arena in Larnaca, Cyprus, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
The Latest: Ali to host Women's Sports Foundation awards

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 08:27 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) tries to break the tackle of Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Few positive signs lately for Patricia's defense in Detroit

By Noah Trister Oct. 09, 2020 12:39 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, left, and defensive tackle Bryan Mone (92) tackle Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 38-31. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks seek 1st 5-0 start in team history hosting Vikings

By Tim Booth Oct. 08, 2020 05:47 PM EDT

Houston Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel watches his players warm up during his first practice leading the team Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at The Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Crennel takes over for fired Houston head coach Bill O'Brien, who was fired this week after an 0-4 start to the 2020 season./Houston Chronicle via AP)
Texans look for 1st win of season after O'Brien's firing

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 08, 2020 04:14 PM EDT

Texans look for 1st win coach Crennel after O'Brien's firing

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 11:59 AM EDT
JACKSONVILLE (1-3) at HOUSTON (0-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Texans by 6 ½ RECORD VS....

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wears two masks as he watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs , Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. The New England Patriots have canceled practice amid reports that a third player has tested positive for the coronavirus. Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, and was added to the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Patriots all-virtual in prep for delayed game vs. Broncos

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 08, 2020 10:29 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, right, greets quarterback Nick Mullens during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as he is pressured by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to keep rolling when they meet Bears

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 07, 2020 03:27 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett, left, fumbles the ball which would then be recovered by the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Giants winless after four games with Joe Judge in charge

By Tom Canavan Oct. 05, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Devine Ozigbo (35) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Dismal day: Jags allow 500 yards for 3rd time in 8 games

By Mark Long Oct. 04, 2020 09:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Wilson leads the NFL with 14 touchdown passes. The Seahawks play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 4. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Maybe Patriots-Chiefs will be classic Chiefs-Ravens wasn't

By Barry Wilner Oct. 02, 2020 12:11 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Jeff Wilson (30) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Despite 0-3 start, Giants a game out in woeful NFC East

By Tom Canavan Sep. 28, 2020 07:47 PM EDT