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The Latest: Falcons fall apart in fourth quarter againBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--4:30 p.m.The winless Atlanta Falcons suffered a fourth-quarter collapse for the second straight week.Nick Foles replaced an ineffective Mitch Trubisky and threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes as the...

The Latest: Jets finally score 1st first-half TD of seasonBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--4:31 p.m.It took three weeks, but the New York Jets finally have a first-half touchdown.The Jets trailed 21-3 at halftime each of the first two weeks.But after...

Joe Montana, wife block attempted kidnapping of grandchildLOS ANGELES (AP) Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their 9-month-old grandchild over the weekend, law enforcement officials confirmed on Sunday.According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Montana told...

The Latest: Colts coach Reich takes knee during anthem againBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--4:02 p.m.Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich took a knee during the national anthem for the third straight game as his players locked arms.The Jets also locked arms...

The Latest: Colts QB Philip Rivers reaches another milestoneBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--5:30 p.m.Philip Rivers celebrated his third major milestone on the Indianapolis Colts' final drive of the first half, becoming the sixth player in NFL history to throw for...

Joe Montana, wife block attempted kidnapping of grandchildLOS ANGELES (AP) Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their 9-month-old grandchild over the weekend, law enforcement officials confirmed on Sunday.According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Montana told...

The Latest: Injuries hamper o-lines for Seahawks, CowboysBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--5:10 p.m.Both Seattle and Dallas have lost starting offensive linemen in the first quarter of their matchup.Seahawks rookie right guard Damien Lewis went down with a left ankle injury...

The Latest: Bucs start targeting Gronkowski more oftenBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--5 p.m.Tampa Bay's Rob Gronkowski joked he was a ''blocking tight end'' after not seeing many passes come his way last weekend.So much for that notion. Gronkowski had catches...

The Latest: Lions' Peterson has fast start against CardinalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--4:42 p.m.Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson showed one of his former teams he's still got it, picking up a season-high 27 yards on his first carry and...

49ers promote Grasu from practice squad, place Coleman on IRSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers promoted offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday and placed running back Tevin Coleman on injured reserve.The 49ers also activated running back JaMycal Hasty and...

Falcons top pick Terrell placed on COVID-19 reserve listFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons placed first-round pick A.J. Terrell on the COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday, dealing another blow to the winless team's secondary heading into Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.The Falcons (0-2) had already ruled...

Associated PressWashington hopes for big things from new-look backfieldBy ADAM ZIELONKAASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington is looking to make the most of its all-new backfield. Coach Ron Rivera and his staff can choose from a variety of options depending on the situation.The new backfield is made up of rookie...