CORDARRELLE PATTERSON

Rookie Desmond Ridder’s first two career touchdown passes powered the Atlanta Falcons to a 30-17 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Tom Brady added to his imposing list of records.

There were some useful clicks in the fantasy Sleeper page last week, with Elijah Moore scoring and Miami coming through as a look-ahead defense. The look-ahead theme will continue this week, as we're mindful that six NFL teams don't play in Week 14, a week from now. Najee Harris (oblique) did not practice Wednesday, while Warren (hamstring) says he’s been cleared to play Week 13. Chiefs DST (look ahead for Week 14)You probably won’t want to deploy the Chiefs defense this week, especially with Ja’Marr Chase likely back for the Bengals. But the upcoming schedule has some treats: Denver in Week 14 and Week 17, and the Texans in Week 15.

Tony Pollard continues to be the Cowboys' X-factor, while Cordarrelle Patterson makes his Hall of Fame case. Recapping Week 11 in the NFL.

When it finally came, the Falcons return man tried to have a quick couple of seconds to himself but found that impossible. “Honestly, man, I was trying to cry, man, but all the guys were running up on me and doing all this and doing all that,” Patterson said. Patterson broke the record he shared with Joshua Cribbs and Leon Washington, each of whom had eight kick return TDs. He is in his second season with the Falcons and had his first return for a touchdown since 2020 with Chicago. Patterson ran five times for 15 yards before converting a critical fourth-and-2 with a 6-yard run up the middle.

"I had to make a spark for my team," said the Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson, who scored on his ninth career kickoff return, a new NFL record.

ATLANTA — Cordarrelle Patterson set the NFL’s career record for kickoff returns for a touchdown in electric fashion on Sunday. It was the seventh time Patterson had scored on a kickoff return of 100 yards or more, according to NFL.com. Three of Patterson’s scoring kickoff returns have come against Chicago. That season he led the NFL in kick returns (35), return yardage (1,017), longest return (104 yards) and touchdowns (one), according to Pro-Football-Reference.com. Patterson, who joined the Falcons in 2021, finished Sunday’s game with 59 rushing yards on 12 carries, NFL.com reported.

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson topped Josh Cribbs and Leon Washington with his ninth kickoff return for a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Chicago Bars.

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson returned a kickoff 103 yards to become the NFL career leader with nine touchdowns.

Cordarrelle Patterson entered Sunday in a three-way tie for the most kickoff-return touchdowns in NFL history. During the second quarter against the Chicago Bears, Patterson fielded a kickoff from the end zone. He knifed through a group of would-be Bears tacklers near the 30-yard line then broke near midfield. Patterson returned the kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown to cut Atlanta's deficit to 17-14. The touchdown was the ninth of his career on a kickoff return, the most in NFL history.

For all the talk of how the NFL has become a passing league, the run game is having a bit of a renaissance in 2022.

If not for Brandin Cooks, we'd have had at least seven fantasy assets in play to kick off Week 9. [Watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video: Sign up for a 30-day free trial]Atlanta and Carolina are as condensed as offenses come. The Falcons are 31st in yards per drive and allowed teams to run the third-most plays in their red zone. Allgeier leading the team in rushing yards should keep him as a fan favorite for tonight. Rostering Huntley would give you access to the Falcons’ rushing attack and work as a solid leverage option against the popular plays for tonight’s game.

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker nailed two late field goals to help the team narrowly beat the Atlanta Falcons, 20-17, on Sunday.

Week 9 of the NFL season is in full swing, and we've got you covered from start to finish on FOX. Here are the top plays!

Week 9 of the NFL season is in full swing, and we've got you covered from start to finish on FOX. Here are the top plays!

We’ve logged seven fantasy football weeks into the books, and all sorts of messiness and surprises at the running back position. Because of the team's offensive shape, you can consider starting both of them through the bye weeks. Denver gets a fifth Island Game in Week 8, to the delight of no one. Indianapolis ColtsThe running game has fallen apart, between Jonathan Taylor's injury and Matt Ryan's collapse. Los Angeles ChargersAustin Ekeler enjoys the bell cow life, leading all running backs in targets, catches, yards and receiving touchdowns.

Leonard Fournette scored two TDs for the Bucs (3-2) on a 1-yard run and a 1-yard reception. A boy ran onto the field after Fournette's first TD and was tackled hard by a security guard at the opposite end of the field. A week after rushing for over 200 yards in a three-point victory over Cleveland, the Falcons were outgained 297 yards to 89 overall in the opening half. He was 14-of-25 passing for 147 yards and one TD without an interception, but he was also sacked five times for 37 yards in losses. Brady led a pair of 13-play drives — one covering 88 yards and the other 84 — to build a 10-0 lead on Fournette’s TD run and Ryan Succop’s 21-yard field.

A month into the season, it’s clear Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan are still adjusting to their new teams.

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football ForecastApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsMatt Harmon and Andy Behrens break down the news coming out of NFL Week 4, including Javonte Williams’ season-ending knee injury and Cordarrelle Patterson going on IR, before discussing potential waiver wire claims that fantasy managers could make to fill the holes on their roster. 02:50 NEWS / Javonte Williams out for season (knee injury)13:05 NEWS / Jonathan Taylor might play on TNF vs. Broncos14:50 NEWS / Cordarrelle Patterson placed on Injured-Reserve18:25 NEWS / Treylon Burks has turf toe injury20:33 NEWS / Tua Tagovailoa out vs. NYJ (concussion)21:35 NEWS / Sam Darnold is “not close” to returning to Panthers25:00 Chiefs 41, Buccaneers 3133:35 Waiver Wire Pickups - RB40:00 Fantasy advice is situational42:45 Waiver Wire Pickups - WR52:41 Waiver Wire Pickups - QB & TE57:50 Getting in early59:50 Drops62:50 Hold on loosely66:35 Treviso Babes League updateCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/podcasts

So in all likelihood, you're gonna need to hit the fantasy waiver wire this week. Gallup has an 1,100-yard season to his credit with Dak Prescott as his quarterback, so his fantasy potential is well established. It's hard to believe there's not at least one manager in every 12-team league who should be adding Gallup this week. Edmonds saved his fantasy week with a 7-yard TD reception, but he was decisively out-touched by the guy who now appears to sit atop the team's backfield hierarchy. Over the next three weeks, they face the Texans, Colts and Giants, which seems like a layup line for fantasy purposes.

The Atlanta Falcons must find a new starting running back after placing Cordarrelle Patterson on injured reserve on Monday with a knee injury. Coach Arthur Smith said Patterson had a minor knee procedure. Patterson will miss at least four games, leaving rookie Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley as the top healthy running backs for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

The Atlanta Falcons picked up their first win of the season thanks to Marcus Mariota and Drake London. Cordarrelle Patterson added 141 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Matthew Stafford threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a potential go-ahead touchdown pass in the end zone and the Los Angeles Rams held off a second-half rally attempt by the Atlanta Falcons for a 31-27 victory.

The Falcons are unlikely to be a good team overall this year. He handled 31% of the team air yards and the results were solid too, with 74 yards on five catches. So maybe we can get some air yards going CeeDee Lamb's direction. If we get that version of Barkley for 17 games he will join the Tier 1 of fantasy running backs with ease. He's going to look like a huge Round 2 reach — on several of my teams, by the way — if that doesn't change.

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football ForecastApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsMatt Harmon and Dalton Del Don use stats to discuss the difference in fantasy value between Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, the Falcons’ offense with Drake London and Kyle Pitts together, Cordarrelle Patterson’s role in Atlanta, CeeDee Lamb’s value without Dak Prescott and a whole lot more. 02:55 NEWS / NYJ QB Joe Flacco will start week 203:35 Michael Carter or Breece Hall? 04:40 Elijah Moore concerns? 05:55 NEWS / 49ers sign RB Marlon Mack09:30 NEWS / Rams place RB Kyren Williams on IR11:05 NEWS / GB WR Allen Lazard returns to practice15:30 NEWS / Dolphins offensive line injuries16:30 STAT / Broncos WR comparison: Sutton vs. Jeudy21:55 STAT / Falcons WR/TE comparison: Pitts vs. London25:50 Commanders offense27:30 STAT / Cordarrelle Patterson is still awesome29:25 CeeDee Lamb vs. Davante Adams34:30 Jalen Tolbert37:15 Top 5 pace of play teams39:45 Top 5 RBs in yards before contact42:30 Top 5 RBs in yard after contact47:20 D’Andre Swift49:10 TNF Chargers/Chiefs Preview57:25 Preseason playing timeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/podcasts

Wil Lutz kicked a 51-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining to cap a stunning fourth-quarter comeback by the New Orleans Saints.

Tom Brady earned the right to skip voluntary workouts a long time ago.

Kenneth Walker III believes NFL scouts may be shortchanging this year’s running backs contingent.

Falcons Saints Football New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)ATLANTA — (AP) — The New Orleans Saints just missed making the playoffs on Sunday, despite beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-20. Trevor Siemian led back-to-back scoring drives following two Atlanta turnovers late in the first half, and the Saints overcame the loss of quarterback Taysom Hill to an injury. A pair of Atlanta turnovers helped the Saints extend the 14-6 lead. Falcons: Atlanta shifts its focus to the offseason and the NFL draft.

The New Orleans Saints just missed making the playoffs on Sunday, despite beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-20.

The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on Feb. 10 at NFL Honors in Los Angeles.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets each lost key defensive players a few hours before kickoff of their game at MetLife Stadium. Jacksonville placed linebacker Myles Jack on the COVID-19 list and New York put defensive lineman Quinnen Williams on the list Sunday. There were 20 players on the active and practice squad rosters — including injured reserve — on the COVID-19 list as of Sunday morning. Jets coach Robert Saleh was ruled out for the game Saturday because he didn’t clear COVID-19 protocols Saturday. Jets quarterbacks coach Rob Calabrese will also miss the game because of COVID-19 protocols.

Matt Ryan threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, Mykal Walker returned an interception of Cam Newton 66 yards for a touchdown and the Atlanta Falcons continued to play well on the road with a 29-21 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Tom Brady threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the brink of an NFC South title with a 30-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Tom Brady threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the brink of an NFC South title with a 30-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Cordarrelle Patterson ran for a career-high 108 yards and two touchdowns in his return from an ankle injury and the Atlanta Falcons found the end zone and the win column for the first time in three weeks in a 21-14 victory over woeful Jacksonville.

Mac Jones threw a 19-yard scoring pass to Nelson Agholor for the game’s only offensive touchdown and the New England defense took care of the rest.

ATLANTA — (AP) — Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is inactive for Atlanta against the New England Patriots on Thursday night, taking one of the Falcons' most productive players away from an already depleted offense. Patterson will miss the game after being limited in the short practice week with an ankle injury. Patterson is the team's leading rusher but has perhaps made his biggest impact as a receiver out of the backfield. Atlanta's top wide receiver, Calvin Ridley, is missing his fourth consecutive game. The Falcons also are without backup tight end Hayden Hurst, with an ankle injury.

Tom Brady has moved on to win another title at Tampa Bay.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have answered their worst showing of the season with a 43-3 blowout of Atlanta.

Matt Ryan hit Cordarrelle Patterson for a 64-yard gain with a minute to go, setting up Younghoe Koo’s 29-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons defeated the mistake-prone New Orleans Saints 27-25.

Matt Ryan passed for 336 yards and Younghoe Koo made a 36-yard field goal as time expired to give the Atlanta Falcons a 30-28 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory in the NFL’s return to London.

Damien Williams is the top waiver wire target in fantasy football this week, but if you can't snag him, there are plenty of other solid options.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars kick returner Jamal Agnew secured a place in NFL history on Sunday, returning a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown to become the third player to achieve the feat. Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater attempted a 68-yard field goal with two seconds to go, NFL.com reported. >> Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker boots NFL-record 66-yard field goalAgnew also had a 102-yard kickoff return in Week 2, ESPN reported. He entered the day with the NFL record for the longest field goal at 64 yards, set in 2013. But Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker kicked a 66-yard field goal to beat Detroit and erase Prater’s mark.

Younghoe Koo kicked a 40-yard field goal on the final play and the Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 17-14 to give coach Arthur Smith his first NFL win Sunday.

Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extend their winning streak to a franchise-record 10 consecutive games with a 48-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

The Atlanta Falcons have launched their mandatory minicamp.

Donald was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce are unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. It is the sixth All-Pro selection for Donald, who has helped the Los Angeles Rams to the top-ranked defense in the NFL, and the third for Kansas City's record-setting Kelce. Rounding out the offense are Cleveland right tackle Jack Conklin (second selection), and Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (first). The long snapper position is new to the All-Pro Team in 2020, and Baltimore's Morgan Cox is the choice.

That 14-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, his second score of the game, put Chicago ahead again by double digits. Every time the Vikings made a push, this once-flailing Bears offense had an answer. Cairo Santos, who converted all four of his kicks, stretched his streak to 22 straight field goals made. The Vikings, who finished 3-5 at home this year, had four goal-to-go situations that yielded only two touchdowns. When the Vikings beat them 19-13 five weeks ago in Chicago, the Bears managed two first-half field goals and needed a kickoff return touchdown by Cordarrelle Patterson to stay competitive.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO – Darrell Bevell had a hard time processing everything from his first game as an NFL coach. They fired general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia while elevating Bevell, their offensive coordinator, to interim coach. But the Lions turned things around down the stretch, sending the Bears (5-7) to their sixth straight loss. The Lions came out on top after losing four of five, and Stafford gave Bevell the game ball.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Cousins threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 104-yard kickoff return by Chicago’s Cordarrelle Patterson to beat the Bears 19-13. “We’ll try to keep building on it now, and it’ll be so important to keep stringing these together if we can. It was the longest kickoff return in franchise history, surpassing Gale Sayers’ 103-yarder against Pittsburgh on Sept. 17, 1967. Cousins completed 25 of 36 passes with two touchdowns to Thielen, who has nine on the season.