Redskins OT Williams has surgery

Redskins left tackle Trent Williams will miss Sunday’s game against the Falcons because of a thumb injury and could be out much longer.

Manning discusses trade rumors

Manning, who has spent his entire 15-year career with New York, has struggled throughout his team’s 1-6 start

Shurmur defends two-point play

Shurmur could see New York wasn't moving the ball well against Atlanta and took the opportunity to attempt to tack on points.

Giants vs. Falcons: Score, results, highlights from 'Monday Night Football'

The Giants' season-long struggles continue to persist.

Falcons' beat out Giants

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan played through pressure and pushed the Falcons to a 23-20 win over New York at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Calvin Ridley injury update

Ridley injured his ankle in the second quarter of the Falcons’ 34-29 Week 6 win over the Buccaneers.

NFL 2018 Week 7: Giants vs. Falcons preview, statistics, odds

The Falcons aim for their second consecutive win as the Giants travel to Atlanta coming off a pair of stinging defeats.

Giants sign WR Corey Coleman

Coleman is now on his fourth team in three months after the Patriots released him in September.

Giants meet with WR Corey Coleman

The 24-year-old wide receiver was released from the Patriots practice squad in late September.

Shepard believes in Eli Manning

Manning has completed 68.7 percent of his passes and thrown six touchdowns along with four interceptions in six games this season.

Mara talks OBJ

"I wish he would create the headlines by his play on the field," the Giants owner said Tuesday.

Cowboys, Ravens dominated

Both Dallas and Baltimore outplayed their respective opponents to win by a combined score of 61-7.

Calvin Ridley injury update

Ridley injured his ankle Sunday in the second quarter of the Falcons’ 34-29 win over the Buccaneers.

Bucs' trick play almost works

The Buccaneers had seven seconds left and one last shot to beat the Falcons. Their crazy trick play almost got them the win.

Mike Evans sets franchise record

During the Buccaneers' game against the Falcons, Evans surpassed Mark Carrier, who previously held the record with 5,018 receiving yards.

J.J. Watt: T.J. fine 'insanity'

T.J. Watt was flagged for roughing the passer after going low on Matt Ryan, and the league followed up with a hefty fine.

NFL trade rumors: Deadline date, top targets in trade talks

When is the NFL trade deadline in 2018? Here is all you need to know about the NFL trade deadline, including the latest rumors and the top targets on the market.

Bucs, Marpet agree to extension

The second-round pick in 2015 has started all 44 games he's appeared in since being drafted by Tampa Bay.

Tomlin talks penalties

Despite a 41-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday, the Steelers coach expressed his frustration with the 14 penalties that were called.

NFL 2018 Week 5: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

A rematch of last year's NFC Championship Game headlines the Week 5 slate.

Steelers haven’t ruled out trade

Bell has missed the first four games of the season as he has yet to sign the Steelers’ $14.5 million franchise tender.

Brown says connection is there

Brown and Roethlisberger's connection has been spotty. Brown has just 29 catches through four games.

Freeman to be ready vs. Steelers

Coach Dan Quinn said he's "hopeful" Freeman will be playing against the Steelers this week, but said DT Grady Jarrett is out.

Bucs name Winston Week 6 starter

When the Buccaneers come off their bye in Week 6, Jameis Winston will be the starting quarterback against the Falcons.

NFL Week 4 Blitz Read

Baker Mayfield and Josh Rosen both had a chance to pick up a win in their first NFL starts. But, neither came away with a victory.

Eifert suffers ankle injury

Eifert's leg got wrapped around a Falcons defender, twisting his ankle awkwardly.

NFL playoff chances: Odds for Falcons, Bengals declining in Week 4

In terms of playoff chances, the Week 4 game between Atlanta and Cincinnati is a big one, as both teams enter the contest trending in the wrong direction.

NFL 2018 Week 3: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

NFC South rivals clash in Week 3 as the Falcons host the Saints.

Allen tears Achilles

Allen will be out for the season after he tore his Achilles in the Falcons' loss to the Saints Sunday.

NFL Week 3 Blitz Read

The Bills pulled off what could be the upset of the season in Minnesota while Mahomes threw three touchdown passes in a win over the 49ers.

A.J. Green injury update

Green left the Bengals’ 31-21 loss to the Panthers on Sunday in the third quarter with a groin injury.

Brees shows moves in Saints' win

Brees didn't look his age when he gracefully used a spin move to get around the Falcons' defense and into the end zone.

Saints defeat division rival Falcons in high-scoring overtime affair

Drew Brees made NFL history and scored the game-winning, overtime touchdown to lead the Saints to a 43-37 victory over the Falcons

Brees passes Favre

Brees set an NFL record as he connected with Michael Thomas on a 17-yard pass in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Week 3 NFL picks against spread: Saints overcome Falcons; Cowboys run over Seahawks

In our Week 3 NFL picks against the spread, New Orleans passes its annual road test in Atlanta. Plus, Dallas stays on track against a reeling team in Seattle.

Payton wants Smith more involved

The Saints have already scored 61 points this season, but Sean Payton wants more production from the WR position.

NFL 2018 Week 2: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season is highlighted by the Patriots-Jaguars game, a rematch of the 2017 AFC Championship Game.

NFL Week 2 Blitz Read

Mahomes, Fitzpatrick led their teams to victory behind mind-boggling performances. Aaron Rodgers made his return and Tom Brady was stunned.

Kazee ejected for late hit on Cam

Kazee drilled Newton in the head on a late helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter of Sunday's game, though Newton later returned.

Devonta Freeman injury update

Freeman originally suffered the injury when he was hit late during Atlanta's Week 1 loss to the Eagles.

Freeman misses second practice

Freeman is dealing with a sore knee suffered when he was hit late in Atlanta's loss to the Eagles last Thursday.

Freeman misses second practice

Freeman is dealing with a sore knee suffered when he was hit late in Atlanta's loss to the Eagles last Thursday.

Greg Olsen injury update

Olsen suffered a fractured foot in the Panthers’ 16-8 win over the Cowboys last weekend.

Falcons' Deion Jones placed on IR

The Falcons have placed linebacker Deion Jones on injured reserve with a foot injury.

Greg Olsen out indefinitely

Olsen re-injured the same foot that kept him sidelined for nine games last year.

NFL 2018 Week 1: Schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

The 2018 NFL regular season kicked off with a Thursday night clash between the Eagles and Falcons -- a rematch of their classic Divisional Round meeting in the playoffs last season.

Neal placed on IR

Neal will miss the entire 2018 season, which prompted the Falcons to sign former Eagles defensive end Steven Means.

Quinn liked red zone calls

Quinn said OC Steve Sarkisian's play calling was good, but the team needs better execution.

Ratings down after first TNF game

A nearly 50-minute weather delay to open the 2018 NFL season could be the reason for a significant drop in Thursday Night Football ratings.

Keanu Neal injury update

Neal left the Falcons' game against the Eagles on Thursday in the second half with a knee injury and did not return.

Eagles copied trick play from Pats

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled another trick play out of their playbook, seven months after the "Philly Special."

Falcons must fix Matt Ryan, offense — or quickly fade in NFC

Atlanta can't afford to wait for its big-money quarterback and its current offensive coordinator to mesh. An early-season staff change may be needed.

Falcons vs. Eagles: Score, highlights from Philly's season-opening victory

SN provided live scoring updates and highlights from Falcons vs. Eagles, the Thursday night opener for the 2018 NFL season.

Eagles win first game of season

It may have taken a while, but the Eagles finally showed why they are the reigning Super Bowl champs after a win Thursday.

Twitter didn't like first half

To say the reaction to the first half of NFL football this season was less than favorable would be an understatement.

Eagles reveal Super Bowl 52 banner

Minutes before kickoff of the first regular-season NFL game, the Super Bowl 52 champions unveiled their championship banner in the rafters.

Falcons 12, Eagles 18: Score, highlights from Thursday night's NFL opener

The Philadelphia Eagles raised their championship banner and got off to a winning start against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL's 2018 curtain-raiser.

Wentz won't play for weeks

The Eagles do not plan to play Carson Wentz again until he is 100 percent healthy.

5 NFL storylines to follow in 2018

The NFL is back as the Eagles will open the regular season against the Falcons on Thursday night.

Bettors aren't buying Eagles

Philadelphia has the worst preseason odds for a defending Super Bowl champion since the Ravens in 2013.

NFL 2018 Week 1: Falcons vs. Eagles preview, statistics, odds

The Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons kick-off the NFL's 2018 season on Thursday night.

Nike airing Kaepernick ad Thurs.

Nike's controversial ad featuring Colin Kaepernick will air during Thursday night's matchup between the Eagles and Falcons.

2018 NFL preview: NFC South outlook

Which NFC South team will finish on top and which one will be left in the dust for the 2018 season? We break it down here.

Week 1 NFL power rankings: Saints, Vikings begin 2018 as class of league

Our Week 1 NFL power rankings reflect how we see supremacy shaking up in our predictions all the way through Super Bowl 53.

Jay Ajayi ready for Falcons

The Eagles starting running back is on track to start Thursday against the Falcons.

Pederson won't answer QB questions

Pederson opened his press conference Sunday, saying he wouldn't discuss the QB situation because recent reports put "words in (his) mouth."

Nick Foles to start in opener

Philadelphia decided to start Foles because it thought it would be better for Wentz long-term, according to a report from NFL Network.

Eagles cut Hackenberg

Hackenberg signed with the Eagles after he was waived by the Raiders in mid-June and was competing against Carson Wentz and Nick Foles.

NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Marqise Lee injury update

Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone said Lee will be placed on injured reserve Monday after suffering a serious knee injury Saturday.

Marqise Lee injury update

After the game, coach Doug Marrone emphasized the injury "looked bad" but the team wouldn't know the full extent of the injury until Sunday.

Lee leaves after taking low hit

Marqise Lee had to be carted off the field against the Falcons on Saturday when he took a hit to his knee.

NFL rookie WR stock watch: Antonio Callaway stumbles; Calvin Ridley soars

This 2018 class of NFL rookie wide receivers is promising, but some are developing with their new teams quicker than others. Pay attention, fantasy football players.

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Quinn 'disappointed' in helmet rule

During the Falcons trip to MetLife Stadium, a RB drew a flag for lowering his head during a block — something that "surprised" Dan Quinn.

Darnold, Mayfield highlight QBs

Darnold played a majority of the game and displayed strong pocket awareness in New York’s 17-0 win over the Falcons.

Freeman talks NFL helmet rule

The rule was put in place to help protect players, but Freeman doesn't think it's enough to change the way he plays.

FF 2018 draft/avoid: Falcons

The 2018 fantasy football season is fast approaching, so it's time to start thinking sleepers and busts.

Levitre gets gender reveal bath

Levitre announced last month he and his wife, Katie, are expecting their second child.

Teddy grateful for second chance

Bridgewater is finally healthy after suffering a career-threatening knee injury in August 2016 and eager to compete for the starting job.

Falcons sign Allen to extension

News of the signing comes after the team agreed to a revised deal with Julio Jones last week.

Darnold could start Week 1

Darnold held out of camp until July 30 when he signed his rookie deal worth $30.2 million over four seasons.

NFC South 2018 predictions: Saints, Falcons reload for title runs

Based on SN's picks for the entire 2018 NFL season, here are our predictions for the NFC South.

Ridley returns to practice

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Ridley leaving practice early Saturday was a "minor precaution."

Arthur Blank talks national anthem

“It’s far better to have somebody make those decisions themselves than to hit them over the head with a hammer," Blank said of the protests.

NFC South training camp preview

Check out the outlook for the Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints heading into training camp.

Jones will report to Falcons camp

Julio Jones had planned to hold out from training camp until he was able to come to an agreement on a new contract with the Falcons.

Jones won't report to training camp

The veteran wide receiver won't get the new contract he wants and is reportedly comfortable sitting out until the preseason begins.

Contract holdouts, where they stand

The NFL offseason has brought numerous mega-signings, but a number of big-name players are still waiting on their lucrative payday.

NFL's top 10 wide receivers for 2018: Who's pushing Antonio Brown most?

Because the NFL is loaded with elite wide receivers, there is constant debate regarding how they rank. Here is our top 10 for 2018. Antonio Brown has some serious competition at the top.

'Madden NFL 19' ratings: Seven players now share coveted 99 Overall

A list of the players who have the exclusive 99 Overall Rating ahead of the EA Sports game's early-August release.

Why Julio Jones is holding out of Falcons OTAs for updated contract

Why is Julio Jones holding out of Falcons OTAs for contract reasons when his current deal is not far out of line? For one thing, he knows Atlanta has an incentive to play along.

New NFL kickoff rules designed to cut back on high-speed collisions

The NFL is keeping kickoffs but is trying to make them safer by reducing the amount of high-speed collisions on the play.

Falcons schedule 2018: Atlanta in good position to continue success

The Falcons' 2018 schedule is tough both in and out of the division, but Atlanta is a good team in its own right. SN breaks down the Falcons' schedule for the upcoming NFL season.

NFL Draft 2018: Baker Mayfield tweets recreation of Brett Favre's draft night

Baker Mayfield tweeted a side-by-side of he and Favre speaking on the phone with a drafting team.

NFL Draft QB comparisons: Best- and worst-case scenarios for top passers

Is Josh Rosen the next Matt Ryan or the next Jimmy Clausen? Baker Mayfield the next Russell Wilson or Case Keenum? SN NFL Draft expert Eric Galko provides pro comparisons for this year's QB class.

Michael Vick to serve as offensive coordinator for Atlanta spring league team

Michael Vick finally has another chance to bring Atlanta a championship in professional football — this time as a coach in the Alliance of American Football, a spring league set to launch next year.

5 Potential first-round surprises

Predicting the draft is often an exercise in futility, and here we look at five prospects who could ruin mocks and crash the first round.

Rising star Elle Duncan discusses SportsCenter, ESPN’s new boss, more

The Atlanta native is making a name for herself in Bristol.

Patriots sign Adrian Clayborn

The Patriots have added the Falcons' single-game sack leader to their roster.

Falcons extend Matt Bryant contract

Kicker Matt Bryant is the Falcons' all-time leading scorer in franchise history.

Falcons talking trade for Bennett

Bennett is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he ranked second on the team with 8 1/2 sacks.

NFL to relax catch rule requirement

Giants owner John Mara said the NFL competition committee has a unanimous agreement to change the catch rule.

Falcons coaching news: Bernie Parmalee new RBs coach, sources say

Bernie Parmalee takes over in Atlanta after filling the same role with the Raiders the past three seasons.

Blank believes Falcons near SB win

The Falcons blew a huge first-half Super Bowl lead two seasons ago, but fizzled out of the playoffs early this year.

Brady wins third MVP

Tom Brady racked up his third MVP award Saturday, but the Saints and Rams tallied clean sweeps of their own.

NFL Honors: Rams' Gurley OPOY

Gurley ran for 1,305 yards and caught 64 passes for 788 yards to lead the NFL with 2,093 yards from scrimmage in 15 games.

Julio Jones disses Georgia explaining why he missed Alabama's championship win

The former Alabama receiver could easily have watched the game. He had a good answer — and better diss — on why he missed it.

Cheap food pays off

The cheap food and drink options at Mercedes-Benz Stadium saw a 16 percent revenue increase from when teams played at the Georgia Dome.

Falcons hire Greg Knapp as new quarterbacks coach, SN source says

New quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp and Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian are now entrusted with helping Matt Ryan return to his MVP-level of 2016.

Report: Drunk Eagles punches horse

Ejected before the Falcons-Eagles NFC divisional playoff, the fan is accused of attacking the police horse outside Lincoln Financial Field.

Divisional Playoffs local headlines

As the dust settles on Stefon Diggs' incredible game-winning score, we look at the best headlines from the divisional playoff games.

Freeman played through knee injury

Devonta Freeman played through a sprained posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his knee during the Falcons playoff games.

Half of Championship Sunday set

The Jaguars and Steelers will tangle in Pittsburgh for the right to face New England while the Eagles await the Saints-Vikings winner.

Once again, Falcons will regret letting playoff game get away

The Eagles tried to give the game to the Falcons, and the Falcons refused to accept it. All the blown chances will haunt them like the ones last offseason.

Three takeaways from Eagles' win

The Eagles shut down Atlanta's potent offense and earned a berth in next Sunday's NFC championship game with a 15-10 win over the Falcons.

Falcons vs. Eagles: Score, results, highlights from divisional playoff game in Philadelphia

The Falcons will try to take down the top-seeded Eagles in the divisional round.

NFL playoff odds

Breaking down the NFL divisional-round playoff matchups.

NFL divisional weekend: Predictions

Patriots coach Bill Belichick can move ahead of Tom Landry and Don Shula for the most postseason wins in NFL history.

NFL playoffs: Probabilities to win each divisional-round game on road to Super Bowl 52

AccuScore predicts the divisional-round winners on the road to Super Bowl 52.

3 things to watch in Falcons-Eagles

The Falcons are the first sixth seed to be favored over a No. 1 seed since the NFL expanded the playoffs to 12 teams in 1990.

Johnson ready to prove them wrong

Lane Johnson said it felt like people were treating the Eagles like the Browns after Philadelphia lost Carson Wentz for the season.

Matt Bryant, NFL golden oldie, not done adding chapters to story

Matt Bryant is as good as ever in his 16th NFL season. His leg could play a major role in Saturday's NFC divisional round game between the Falcons and Eagles in chilly Philly.

Eagles vs. Falcons facts

The Eagles are looking to end their four-game losing streak in the playoffs, while Atlanta is trying to get back to the NFC Championship.

NFL playoffs: Picks, odds, for Falcons vs. Eagles divisional game in Philly

The Falcons and Eagles play Saturday for a chance to advance to the NFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional round game in Philadelphia.

NFL playoff schedule: Dates, times

When and where are the playoff games played? The playoffs continue Saturday as the top seeds enter the mix in the divisional round.

NFL Playoffs Power Rankings

After enjoying first-round byes, the fun begins for the Patriots, Steelers, Eagles and Vikings.

Kroenke: Rams lack home advantage

The Rams owner, who moved the team out of St. Louis, said the L.A. Coliseum is not "a good facility" and he's excited about the new stadium.

Falcons-Eagles line is historic

Las Vegas bookmakers installed Atlanta as a 2.5-point favorite over the Eagles in next weekend’s divisional playoff game in Philadelphia.

Falcons flip playoff script to defense, positioned to fly higher than Eagles

The Falcons pivot from offense to defense in their win over the Rams prove they're more than ready to put away the Eagles next week.

Three takeaways from Falcons win

The Falcons let an early double-digit lead slip away before holding on for a 26-13 victory over the Rams on Saturday.

Falcons vs. Rams: Score, results, highlights from wild-card game in LA

Here are all the highlights and stats from the Falcons' wild-card playoff win over the Rams on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

NFL wild-card weekend: Predictions

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league, and of the 12 quarterbacks in the playoffs this year, only five have played in a Super Bowl.

NFL, team records set in 2017

The Patriots, Rams, Chargers, Saints and Steelers broke multiple NFL records this season.

NFL prop bets

Win or go home, or in this case, win or go broke with seven fun NFL prop bets for wild-card weekend.

NFL wild-card week odds

The NFL playoffs are about to begin. Who has the best chance at advancing this weekend?

NFL wild-card preview, predictions

Only four teams that made the NFL playoffs in 2016 are in the field following the 2017 season.

Wild Card: Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams by the numbers

This will be the Rams' first home playoff game hosted in Los Angeles since a 20-0 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 4, 1986.

Don't expect a lot of playoff surprises even after topsy-turvy regular season

Hate it or love it, the Patriots will repeat as champions.

Falcons vs. Rams: Picks, predictions, odds for wild-card game in LA

The Falcons and Rams play Saturday for a chance to advance in the playoffs. Here are our picks and predictions for the NFC wild-card game in Los Angeles.

Falcons just as dangerous in these NFC playoffs as last, even with bottom seed

The NFC playoff seeding suggests Atlanta is not as strong this year as it was during its Super Bowl run last year. But the Falcons match up well against every possible opponent on their way to another conference title.

NFL Playoffs Power Rankings

Tom Brady and the Patriots have homefield advantage in the AFC, and the Vikings might not leave their home stadium in the NFC.

Super Bowl LII odds

The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas listed New England as a 2-1 favorite to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in February.

NFL wild-card playoff schedule

Sunday's early game features the Bills and Jaguars, who haven't been to the postseason since 1999 and 2007, respectively.

NFL Week 17: Playoff field set

Things came together for the Bills as they made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 to end the NFL's longest postseason drought.

Panthers vs. Falcons: Results, score, live updates from Week 17 game in Atlanta

For Panthers-Falcons scoring updates and highlights from Sunday's game in Atlanta, follow along here.

Week 17: Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons by the numbers

Atlanta is 9-0 this season when scoring 20+ points and 0-6 when it fails to score at least 20.

NFL Week 17 odds, predictions to make playoffs on road to Super Bowl 2018

AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2017 NFL season to predict win totals, division winners and probabilities of reaching the playoffs on the road to Super Bowl 2018.

NFL fines Alvin Kamara

Saints running back Alvin Kamara wore red holiday-themed cleats against the Falcons, knowing he would likely be fined by the NFL.

Week 17 NFL Kickoff preview

Not only will Carolina's game at Atlanta help decide the NFC South champion, it will also determine whether the Falcons make the playoffs.

Week 17 NFL Kickoff preview

Not only will Carolina's game at Atlanta help decide the NFC South champion, it will also determine whether the Falcons make the playoffs.

NFL Week 17 Power Rankings

The NFC South is the only division still up for grabs, but teams will still be jockeying for playoff seeding in the final week.

Best NFL quotes of Week 16

Rob Gronkowski joked the Patriots' success is because of him, and Earl Thomas would like return to Texas someday.

NFL Week 16 Local Headlines

As Christmas became Clinchmas for a quintet of NFL teams, we look at some of the best Week 16 headlines.

NFL Week 16 Blitz Read: Playoffs

All four AFC divisions have been clinched while the NFC South is the only division up for grabs entering the final week of the season.

The 'butt fumble,' the 'butt pick' and other memorable butt plays in sports history

Marshon Lattimore's "butt pick" brought back memories of the infamous "butt fumble," Rick Mahorn's shove of Larry Bird and more.

Three takeaways from Saints' win

New Orleans punched its ticket to the postseason with a 23-13 win over the Falcons at the Superdome.

Saints' Lattimore gets INT off rear

Lattimore's fifth interception of the season was the most memorable for the rookie from Ohio State.

Brees reaches 70K passing yards

The Saints quarterback joined Brett Favre and Peyton Manning as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 70,000 passing yards.

Sixteen NFL Week 16 fun facts

We're not talking about the playoffs (playoffs?!). We're here to have a little fun, offer you some mindless tidbits.

Week 16 NFL Kickoff: Playoff push

There is no Thursday game in Week 16, but two games Saturday and two more Monday can firm up the playoff race.

Week 16 NFL odds

The NFC South has a couple of important battles this weekend.

Payton regrets choke gesture

"The mistake I made that night was letting my emotions get the best of me," Payton admitted ahead of the NFC South rematch.

NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Week 16: Atlanta at New Orleans by the numbers

Atlanta has beaten the Saints the last three times.

Pro Bowl rosters announced

Bell received the most votes, followed by Patriots QB Tom Brady. Eagles QB Carson Wentz was the top vote-getter in the NFC.

Falcons players blame Bucs' field

The Falcons held on for a 24-21 win over the Buccaneers on Monday, but Atlanta players complained about the field conditions.

Falcons' Devonta Freeman warming up just in time for pivotal rematch against Saints

Devonta Freeman, who thinks he's only getting stronger as the season winds down, will be at the center of pregame hype as Atlanta prepares for Sunday’s road game against New Orleans.

Three takeaways from Falcons' win

The Falcons win eliminates the Packers (7-7) from playoff contention.

Bucs bench Doug Martin

Martin missed the season's first four games and has averaged just 3.1 yards per carry this season.

Week 15: Atlanta at Tampa Bay by the numbers

The Falcons and Buccaneers have split their last 10 matchups.

NFL fines Sean Payton, Pete Carroll

Both coaches drew unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for going on the field late in their team's loss in Week 14.

Former Falcons LB Tommy Nobis dies

Tommy Nobis, who was the first player for the Falcons, died at 74 on Wednesday.

Week 15 NFL Kickoff preview

While the NFL's Week 15 schedule is laced with multiple games that have playoff implications, Thursday's contest is not one of them.

NFL schedule: Week 15 game times, TV coverage

Week 15 brings an outstanding group of matchups, plus two Saturday games.

Hester announces retirement

Devin Hester is the NFL's all-time leader in return touchdowns.

Former Falcon officiated Saints

A former Falcons player officiated the Falcons-Saints game, which ended with New Orleans coach Sean Payton complaining about the officials.

NFL reviewing Sean Payton behavior

The Saints coach drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for running on the field to protest an official not calling a timeout he wanted.

How Falcons' win over Saints impacts NFC South, wild-card races

Atlanta's home victory to begin NFL Week 14 means a lot of things to a lot of teams that were either helped or hurt by it.

Brees blasts Thursday games

Eight Saints went out, though some returned, in Thursday's loss to the Falcons. The players agreed: The short week was to blame.

Freeman: Payton was 'tripping'

Many assume the gesture was in reference to Atlanta blowing a 28-3 lead in last year’s Super Bowl against the Patriots.

Saints vs. Falcons: Score, results, highlights from Thursday night game in Atlanta

Here are all the highlights and stats from Thursday night's Saints-Falcons game.

Sean Payton choke sign doesn't escape Devonta Freeman's attention

"That man don't know nothing about choking," Freeman told reporters after the game. "He ain't from where I'm from."

Three takeaways from Falcons' win

Matt Ryan threw a trio of interceptions on Thursday, but it was the only pick by Drew Brees that proved most costly.

Kamara out with concussion

Saints lost a number of key players in the first half of Thursday night's game against the Falcons.

Man of the Year nominees announced

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was the first to don a special Walter Payton jersey patch for Thursday's game.

Collins suspended 4 more games

Former Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins has been suspended by the NFL four more games after completing a 10-game suspension this season.

Saints vs. Falcons: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Saints vs. Falcons on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through DAZN. Here is some info you need to watch the game.

Week 14 NFL Kickoff

The Saints are one of seven NFL teams that can clinch playoff berths in Week 14.

Quinn provides fans late note

Falcons coach Dan Quinn wants fans to pack Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta when the team hosts the Saints Thursday night.

Week 14: New Orleans at Atlanta by the numbers

The Falcons have failed to force a turnover in their last two games.

Trufant clears concussion protocol

The Falcons' DB missed Sunday's game against the Vikings.

NFL Week 13 Local Headlines

The 13th Sunday of the NFL season was a fateful one for Ben McAdoo. Here's a look at the best headlines from the week.

NFL Week 13 Blitz Read

The Chiefs have lost four straight and now find themselves in a three-way tie atop the AFC West.

Three takeaways Vikings win

The Vikings took one step closer to earning a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs.

Week 13: Minnesota at Atlanta by the numbers

NFL Week 13 in five tweets

Whether because injuries or coaches’ decisions, there are multiple quarterback changes in Week 13.

NFL Week 13 odds

Answering some of the most burning questions entering Week 13 in the NFL.

Week 13 NFL Kickoff: NFC East tilt

The Eagles could clinch the NFC East Thursday if the Redskins win at Dallas.

NFL Week 13 Power Rankings

Rams fans in Southern California haven't enjoyed a winning NFL team since 1989, when the L.A. Rams went 11-5. The winning ways are back.