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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals won 37-36. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Bengals don’t flinch, beat Falcons on Dalton’s late TD pass

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) celebrates his game-winning catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals won 37-36. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Dalton’s late TD pass to Green lifts Bengals over Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals won 37-36. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Falcons defense keeps coming up short at the end

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NFL Today, Week 4

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FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) rushes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bernard is expected to start against an Atlanta defense that has been unable to cover running backs as receivers out of the backfield for two straight weeks. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Dalton, Bengals to test Falcons defense hit hard by injuries

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley reacts after catching his second touchdown pass from Matt Ryan during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Atlanta. Ridley's first time touching the ball against the Saints last Sunday was as a tailback. He then made his mark at his real position of wide receiver, setting a team rookie record with three TD catches in his breakout game that could impact other teams' defensive plans, including Cincinnati this week. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Ridley’s breakout game gives Falcons another big-play threat

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen leaves the game with an injury during the second half against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons dealing with another injury to their defense

By MATT WINKELJOHN - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) leaps over the goal line for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 43-37. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Drew Brees’ TD run in OT lifts Saints past Falcons 43-37

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees motions before starting a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Carson, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons may be a step ahead of the New Orleans Saints in each team’s search for offensive balance. That’s not enough to make Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel rest easy. The Saints have Drew Brees, and the veteran quarterback’s guile is enough to make any defensive coach lose sleep. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Falcons wary of defending Saints’ ‘maestro’ Drew Brees

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton throws during practice before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has put up 34 points in back-to-back games to open the season, although quarterback Andy Dalton said they haven’t played a perfect game. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)

Dalton, Bengals look to stay unbeaten against Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs against Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons survive to beat Panthers 31-24 in NFC South thriller

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates his touchdown with team mates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryan shines with arm and legs, Falcons beat Panthers 31-24

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defenders De'Vondre Campbell, left, and Robert Alford break up the final pass of the game to Carolina Panthers D.J. Moore during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Panthers’ D.J. Moore has a day to remember — both good and bad

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) stretches before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Freeman has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Carolina because of a knee injury, coach Dan Quinn said Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Falcons RB Freeman (knee) out for Sunday’s game vs Carolina

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Falcons play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Panthers, Falcons look to make early statement in NFC South

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2018 file photo Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) runs during NFL football minicamp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons have placed Jones on injured reserve, taking a second 2017 Pro Bowler from the defense in less than a week. Jones hurt his foot in the team's 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia. In a statement released by the team, Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 that Jones will require surgery but is expected to return this season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, file)

Falcons jarred by season-opening loss, 2 major injuries

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2018 file photo Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) runs during NFL football minicamp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons have placed Jones on injured reserve, taking a second 2017 Pro Bowler from the defense in less than a week. Jones hurt his foot in the team's 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia. In a statement released by the team, Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 that Jones will require surgery but is expected to return this season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, file)

Falcons place Pro Bowl LB Deion Jones on IR with foot injury

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Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi scores a touchdown during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game early Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles can count on defense until offense finds rhythm

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

A nine-foot bronze statue depicting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, right, and head coach Doug Pederson discussing the &quot;Philly Special&quot; trick play is seen at Lincoln Financial Field, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Philadelphia. The statue, unveiled by Bud Light, highlights the famous play from the Philadelphia Eagles' 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles stop Ryan to Jones again, beat Falcons 18-12

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

A nine-foot bronze statue depicting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, right, and head coach Doug Pederson discussing the &quot;Philly Special&quot; trick play is seen at Lincoln Financial Field, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Philadelphia. The statue, unveiled by Bud Light, highlights the famous play from the Philadelphia Eagles' 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: Eagles beat Falcons 18-12 in sloppy NFL opener

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