Happy returns! After five weeks away, Drew Brees was back in New Orleans' starting lineup as the Saints claimed their sixth straight win. Here's what we've learned so far from Sunday's Week 8 games.

Week 6 got off to an early start with the Panthers and Buccaneers squaring off for a morning NFC South showdown in London. Here's what we learned from that and the rest of Sunday's matchups.

The veteran housecleaning in Atlanta continued on Thursday. Two days after cutting Robert Alford and one sleep after letting Matt Bryant walk, the Falcons released defensive end Brooks Reed.

Tampa Bay announced Thursday that it signed Phillip Andersen, a Danish kicker who most recently booted for the Berlin Rebels of the German Football League.

On Wednesday via Twitter, kicker Matt Bryant wrote that he has been released by the Falcons, though the 43-year-old veteran intends to keep on playing.

The New England Patriots clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed and the Houston Texans clinched the AFC South title. Here's what else we learned from Sunday's Week 17 games.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) will not play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Watkins will likely be sidelined until the playoffs.

The Buccaneers will be without WR DeSean Jackson for their NFC South home game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. That, and more injury updates around the NFL ahead of Week 13.

After turning in full practices all week, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is set to make his return this Sunday on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. That, and more injury updates around the league.

Darren Sproles is injured again. The Eagles' running back and return specialist was set to return this week but could be out longer after tweaking his hamstring in practice, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end David Irving was carted off after suffering an ankle injury, per NFL Network's Jane Slater. Plus, other injuries we're tacking around the league on Thursday.

Giorgio Tavecchio knows how to make a grandioso entrance. In his first game with the Atlanta Falcons, Tavecchio kicked a 56-yard field goal to help lift the team to a 23-20 victory over the Giants.

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Plus, other injuries we're tracking around the league.

Josh Allen is getting a second opinion on his injured elbow. The first one wasn't bad, however. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the Bills believe Allen's sprained UCL won't require Tommy John surgery.

The waiting game on the return of Falcons running back Devonta Freeman continues. Atlanta coach Dan Quinn said Freeman (foot, groin) is likely out for Week 7's game against the New York Giants.

Adam Gase was combative Sunday when asked about quarterback Ryan Tannehill's health after the starter was a surprise scratch. The coach revealed more information on the quarterback Monday.

Week 6's slate of games featured a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders in London. Around The NFL takes you through what we learned from Sunday's tilts.

The hosts and analysts of NFL Fantasy Live held their annual draft to begin a new season. Marcas Grant breaks down some of the steals and surprises. Follow along to see who drafted the best team in 2018.

The Falcons embarked on a USO Tour to Iraq and Kuwait last month. Dan Quinn, Alex Mack, Ben Garland, Matt Bryant and others visited U.S. service members at seven military bases over a three-day period.

The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that team leaders will embark on a USO tour to visit active duty service members at three military bases in Iraq.

Marcas Grant puts together his list of the top 200 fantasy players heading into the 2018 season. It's still spring and the season is months away yet. Let's argue!

Atlanta is moving on, and leaving an upstart Los Angeles Rams team in its wake. The Falcons advanced to the NFC divisional round with a 26-13 win over the Rams on Saturday.

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers almost singlehandedly took his teams to the playoffs, and was honored as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Watch the highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons.

Watch highlights from the Week 7 game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant makes 34-yard field goal.

Watch highlighs of the Philadelpha Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons Week 2 game.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant shanks 50-yard field goal.

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant nails game winner to end the season.

Watch as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13.

Watch the game highlights from the Dallas Cowboys vs the Atlanta Falcons for Week 11 of the 2018 season.

Watch the best plays from the Week 6 match up between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the best highlights from the Week 4 match up between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the best highlights from the Week 1 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles in the opener for the 2018 NFL Season.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant knocks down a field goal, giving the team an early 3-0 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2018 NFL Kickoff Game.