Football News

The Atlanta Falcons finally lost their unbeaten record this season at the ninth attempt as divisional rivals New Orleans Saints produced a huge performance to win 31-27.

Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril left the game against Minnesota in the third quarter with a head injury.

The New England Patriots maintained their dominance over AFC East rivals Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium, but it was anything but a routine victory as they were made to sweat for the 37-31 win.

The Indianapolis Colts used some down time Saturday night to support coach Chuck Pagano and raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Indiana.

If the Minnesota Vikings are going to get their woeful passing game going on Sunday, they will have to do it without star receiver Percy Harvin.

Patriots tight end Visanthe Shiancoe, who on Sept. 5 was placed on injured reserve with the designation to return, was activated and added to the team's 53-man roster Saturday.

The Oakland Raiders have activated cornerback Ron Bartell from short-term injured reserve and promoted running back Jeremy Stewart from the practice squad.

The New York Giants activated safety Will Hill to make him available for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders leg cramp against the Cincinnati Bengals last month may or may not have been fake. His anger over the NFL's decision to fine him for it, however, is real.