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Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard, Patrick Peterson are among NFL's notable free agents
Read full article: Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard, Patrick Peterson are among NFL's notable free agentsJoe Flacco watched football from his couch last season before joining the Cleveland Browns in November, leading them to the playoffs and earning the AP Comeback Player of the Year award.
Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL start
Read full article: Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL startEaston Stick will be the latest backup to make his first start in a season filled with injuries to high-profile quarterbacks.
Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
Read full article: Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25Baker Mayfield threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 31 seconds remaining, capping a wild fourth quarter that pushed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a tie for first place with a 29-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offenses
Read full article: Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offensesMitch Trubisky gets another chance to prove he can be a starting quarterback, stepping in for the injured Kenny Pickett to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
Pro Picks: Expect Broncos to be competitive, but still lose to Chiefs for the 16th straight time
Read full article: Pro Picks: Expect Broncos to be competitive, but still lose to Chiefs for the 16th straight timeTurning the Denver Broncos into a winner has been a tougher task than Sean Payton couldโve imagined when he ended his brief retirement and returned to coaching.
Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19
Read full article: Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19Desmond Ridder passed and ran for touchdowns, Younghoe Koo kicked a go-ahead 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-19.
Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London
Read full article: Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in LondonCalvin Ridley caught a touchdown pass against his old team and Darious Williams returned an interception for a 61-yard score and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 at Wembley Stadium.
Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10
Read full article: Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10Bijan Robinson outshined top overall pick Bryce Young in their NFL debuts, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in the season opener.
Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions
Read full article: Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. LionsThe Kansas City Chiefs will have Patrick Mahomes under center after they raise their championship banner and embark on a quest to become the first team to repeat in nearly two decades.
Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the Falcons
Read full article: Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the FalconsKenny Pickett led two touchdown drives and showed he and the Pittsburgh starters are ready for real games as the Steelers overpowered the Atlanta Falconsโ backups 24-0 in the final preseason game for both teams.
QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with Bengals
Read full article: QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with BengalsDesmond Ridder led an impressive drive for Atlanta in his preseason debut and the Falcons settled for a field goal with 2 seconds left for a 13-13 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Huntley, Ravens beat Falcons 17-9, secure playoff spot
Read full article: Huntley, Ravens beat Falcons 17-9, secure playoff spotTyler Huntley threw a first-half touchdown pass, and the Baltimore defense kept the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone in a 17-9 victory that ended up assuring a playoff spot for the Ravens.
Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl win
Read full article: Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl winCincinnatiโs Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National teamโ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spot
Read full article: No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spotJerome Ford rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns and Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Cincinnati broke open a close game in the third quarter and rolled past No. 16 Houston 35-20 in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spot
Read full article: No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spotJerome Ford rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns and Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Cincinnati broke open a close game in the third quarter and rolled past No. 16 Houston 35-20 in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
Ridder breaks Cincinnati TD record, No. 2 Bearcats beat USF
Read full article: Ridder breaks Cincinnati TD record, No. 2 Bearcats beat USFDesmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes to break the Cincinnati career record and ran for a score to help the No. 2 Bearcats beat South Florida 45-28 on Friday night.
Desmond Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13
Read full article: Desmond Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and ran for score late in the fourth quarter as No. 7 Cincinnati capitalized on its big opportunity and beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13 in a game the Bearcats hope can be the centerpiece of College Football Playoff resume.
Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl
Read full article: Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach BowlCincinnati quarterback Ben Bryant (6)makes the catch against Georgia during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. 6 Cincinnati its only loss of the season with a dramatic 24-21 victory in the Peach Bowl on Friday. Georgia trailed 21-10 in the fourth quarter, but its defense clamped down on Desmond Ridder and Cincinnati and JT Daniels helped rally the Bulldogs with his arm. Podlesnyโs third field goal was his longest of the season and gave Georgia a 22-21 lead. Zamir White's 9-yard TD run trimmed Cincinnati's lead to 21-16, but Daniels' pass on the 2-point attempt was incomplete.
No. 7 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 36-33 win over UCF
Read full article: No. 7 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 36-33 win over UCFCincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) is stopped by Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17
Read full article: Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17Cincinnati wide receiver Michael Young Jr. holds the ball up as he scores a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. 7 Cincinnati rout East Carolina 55-17 on Friday night. In Cincinnati's three-point victory over East Carolina last year, the Pirates scored 43 points and piled up 638 yards. Ridder's 16-yard scramble on third-and-12 set up Jerome Ford's 24-yard touchdown run, and Tre Tucker's 45-yard touchdown reception highlighted a 28-point second quarter. BIG PICTURE:East Carolina: Linebackers Bruce Bevins and Dre Terry were ejected for targeting within about five minutes in the second quarter.
Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10
Read full article: Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10Doaks rushed for a career-high 184 yards, Desmond Ridder ran for three scores and threw for another, and No. The Bearcats' read option with Doaks and Ridder kept the Cougars defense off balance all afternoon. โWeโre just opening holes for each other.โRidder capped a 10-play, 75-yard drive with a 10-yard TD run to make it 14-0 in the second quarter. An acrobatic 34-yard catch by Bryson Smith led to Kyle Porter's 3-yard TD run that cut the Cougars' deficit to 14-7. Ridder added a 12-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter.