Football (NFL)

ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins knew how important it was for the Atlanta Falcons to pull out a win against the New Orleans Saints.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans were without Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons against the Miami Dolphins Monday night, while the Dolphins were without starting linebacker David Long Jr. and running back Raheem Mostert.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Flacco jumped into action when he was needed on Sunday, and he got the job done for the Indianapolis Colts. Yup, the 39-year-old quarterback proved as handy as ever in a 27-24 victory over previously unbeaten Pittsburgh.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Finding a reliable kicker was one of the Green Bay Packers’ main objectives throughout training camp. Four weeks into the season, that remains an issue.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had an early lead in Green Bay and the ball back after a missed field goal by the Packers, when Aaron Jones took the first down handoff and burst through an opening in the middle of the line for a 17-yard gain

BALTIMORE (AP) — Derrick Henry is chugging along, and the Baltimore Ravens are on track following a rough start thanks to a tried-and-true recipe of running the ball early and often.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Entering Monday, no NFL team has allowed more points than the Carolina Panthers this season. And things may get worse before they get better.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Coach Ryan Walters hired Graham Harrell to put his stamp on Purdue's trademark offense. He lasted just 16 games as offensive coordinator.

HOUSTON (AP) — Through the ups and downs of the first four games, the stellar play of Nico Collins has been the one constant for the Houston Texans.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have lost veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson to another season-ending injury.