Buccaneers The Buccaneers and Commanders are set to square off in the NFC Wild Card round, pitting two top-five scoring offenses against each other. Baker Mayfield said they are only focused on finding “any way to win” regardless if it’s an offensive shootout or defensive battle. “Obviously, if you come out on the right side of it, yeah [a shootout is good],” Mayfield said, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Dennis Allen Firing, Saints, Raheem Morris, Falcons
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Falcons DC Job Potential Landing Spot For Jets Interim HC Jeff Ulbrich
Miles Garrett and Zack Rosenblatt have both mentioned the Falcons’ now vacant defensive coordinator spot as a potential landing spot for Jets interim HC Jeff Ulbrich. The Falcons announced on Saturday that they have fired both DC Jimmy Lake and DL coach Jay Rodgers. Ulbrich got his chance to be a head coach in New York following former HC Robert Saleh‘s dismissal in … [Read more...] about Falcons DC Job Potential Landing Spot For Jets Interim HC Jeff Ulbrich
Rockets-Hawks Game Postponed After Atlanta Hit By Winter Storm
The NBA announced that Saturday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks has been postponed because of a winter storm. The league said the decision was made “to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.” Rockets-Hawks game in Atlanta […] The post Rockets-Hawks Game Postponed After … [Read more...] about Rockets-Hawks Game Postponed After Atlanta Hit By Winter Storm
NFL fines Falcons RB Bijan Robinson for unnecessary roughness
The Atlanta Falcons didn’t qualify for the playoffs this season, but they’ve been in the news for other reasons on the opening day of wild-card weekend. The NFL fined running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London for infractions committed during Sunday’s season finale. Robinson was fined $22,511 for unnecessary roughness on a fourth-quarter run against the Carolina … [Read more...] about NFL fines Falcons RB Bijan Robinson for unnecessary roughness
Drake London fined by NFL for taunting in Falcons’ season finale
The Atlanta Falcons ended their season with a 44-38 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Not only did the team miss the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year, but wide receiver Drake London got fined for another touchdown celebration. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league has fined London $11,255 for taunting the defender following his touchdown … [Read more...] about Drake London fined by NFL for taunting in Falcons’ season finale