NFL passing leader Matt Ryan threw for 344 yards and four touchdowns, and the Atlanta Falcons dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 43-28, in Florida on Thursday night.
Devonta Freeman gained 152 yards on 14 carries and Tevin Coleman ran for three touchdowns, as the Atlanta Falcons routed the Saints, 45-32, in New Orleans on Monday night.
Drew Brees threw for 312 yards, and the Saints beat the Falcons, 31-21, in New Orleans on Thursday night, giving Atlanta its first loss of the 2015 season.
That sprained left ankle was not about to spoil Teddy Bridgewater's first career start for the Minnesota Vikings.
Bridgewater didn't finish what he started, but he was good enough that his departure didn't matter. The rookie passed for 317 yards and a key 2-point conversion, and the Vikings rode a resurgent running game to beat the Atlanta Falcons 41-28 on Sunday.
KFAN’s Paul Allen joined Jeff Thurn on Thursday’s edition of Overtime to talk about young rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, as he starts this weekend.