Getting to know the Bengals

Once the bottom-dweller of the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bengals rapidly have turned their franchise fortunes around and are now considered a playoff contender for the third straight season.

about 19 hours ago | Field Yates |

Locker Room Buzz: Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA -- Observed in the locker room after the Atlanta Falcons' 30-23 loss to the New England Patriots: Ryan remains optimistic: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is not used to seeing a 1-3 record.

Jones had six receptions for 108 yards in Sunday's game against the Patriots.

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Ailing White not helping Falcons in red zone

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Roddy White admitted he is hurting ... his team.The Atlanta Falcons receiver refuses to let his recovery from a high-ankle sprain keep him out of the lineup as he prepares for his 130th consecutive game.

Betting: How to bet NE-ATL

Evan Abrams gives a gambling preview of how to bet New England-Atlanta.

X's and O's thought: Shadow Julio?

In the week leading up to January's AFC Championship Game, the New England Patriots didn't hide from one of the biggest challenges they'd be facing: finding a way to slow down the Ravens' vertical passing game, led by speedy wideout Torrey Smith.

about 3 days ago | Field Yates |

W2W4: Five things for Patriots-Falcons

When the NFL released its schedule this offseason, the first instinct for many -- this reporter included -- was to scan the 16-game run down and circle contests of note.

about 4 days ago | Field Yates |

Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against New England.

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Falcons' White says he'll push through pain

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- If he had to do it all over again, Roddy White would have proceeded with more caution.Instead, the Atlanta Falcons receiver opted to endure the pain after suffering a high-ankle sprain during an Aug.

Double Coverage: Patriots at Falcons

ATLANTA -- There are $100 million reasons why Matt Ryan should be talked about among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. One thing the Atlanta Falcons quarterback doesn’t have that his Sunday-night counterpart possesses is a Super Bowl ring.

about 4 days ago | Vaughn McClure and Mike Reiss |

White, Baker return to Falcons practice

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. -- Wide receiver Roddy White, still recovering from a high-ankle sprain, and tackle Sam Baker, who missed the last game with a knee/foot injury, both returned to practice Thursday but were limited.

Fantasy Future Rankings

Field Yates breaks down the Fantasy Future Rankings, projections by numberFire of fantasy player value from the present to the end of the season. Yates ponders what to make of Julian Edelman's hot start, as well as other topics.