The Falcons edged the Buccaneers 29–28 in Tampa thanks to Kyle Pitts Sr.’s monster three-TD, 152-yard performance and Zane Gonzalez’s walk-off field goal after a chaotic, penalty-filled night in which Atlanta racked up 19 flags but still averaged 7.2 yards per play. … [Read more...] about NFL Week 15 Recap: Atlanta Falcons 29, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28
Injury Notes: Young, Eason, Clarke, Edey, Booker
All-Star point guard Trae Young continues to ramp up his reconditioning activities and is expected to return to practice next week, the Hawks announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Young injured his right knee in a collision with teammate Mouhamed Gueye in the first quarter of an October 29 game at Brooklyn. He was ruled out for the rest of that game and was … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Young, Eason, Clarke, Edey, Booker
Dodgers Claim Michael Siani
The Dodgers announced that they have claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Braves. Atlanta designated him for assignment when they signed Mike Yastrzemski earlier this week. The Dodgers had a couple of 40-man roster vacancies. This move technically brings them to 39 but Edwin Díaz will take the final spot once his signing becomes official. Siani, 26, is a … [Read more...] about Dodgers Claim Michael Siani
Falcons Owner Arthur Blank To Evaluate Atlanta’s Football Ops For Rest Of Season
After another disappointing year from the Falcons, major changes could be coming in Atlanta this offseason. Owner and chairman Arthur Blank will spend the rest of the season evaluating the team’s football operations, including head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Falcons were already eliminated from the playoffs before … [Read more...] about Falcons Owner Arthur Blank To Evaluate Atlanta’s Football Ops For Rest Of Season
NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Raheem Morris, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says he isn’t concerned about his job security and that his only focus remains winning games. “I don’t think I worry about it at all,” Bowles said. “It doesn’t creep into the locker room. Players play and coaches coach. I got more years behind me than I do ahead of me. I think we’re in a situation where we’re right back in it and our only … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Raheem Morris, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers