Tua Tagovailoa

The McCarthy/Murray Discourse Isn’t Going Away

The controversy surrounding Aaron Rodgers' preference for Brett Favre over his current teammates continues to simmer

Fantasy football buy, sell: 10 trade candidates for Week 8

Rounding out fantasy playoff picture

Waiver: Tua Tagovailoa added, Jalon Daniels dropped

Adds: Tua Tagovailoa. Drops: Jalon Daniels

For Andy Dalton, the Falcons made the most sense

Andy Dalton chose the Falcons over other options, and may have a path to becoming the team's No. 2 quarterback

Falcons make quarterback change, signing Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush

The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush

Falcons signing Andy Dalton, cutting Cooper Rush

Andy Dalton is signing with the Falcons, taking the roster spot of Cooper Rush, who is being cut

NFL Week 7 early odds: Undefeated Chiefs are underdogs, first-place Browns are favorites

Believe it or not, we're inching closer to the midway point of the 2026 regular season as Week 7 is on the horizon. The league is hot off the heels of a wildly entertaining Week 6 slate, which included some notable upsets like Cleveland taking down the Ravens to claim first place in the AFC North, as well as the Cardinals dropping the Rams to 2-4 on the year with a win at SoFi Stadium. Now, as we come down from the dramatics of the weekend, we begin looking around the corner to see what Week 7 has in store for us. The slate features five divisional matchups, headlined by Packers-Lions and Cowboys-Eagles, along with a heavyweight contest on "Sunday Night Football" between the Chiefs and Seahawks . We'll also continue to have an international flair to the week, as Sunday's action will begin in France, with the Steelers and Saints playing the first game in Paris. As we gear up for Week 7, let's take a look at the early odds for the slate and see who the oddsmakers have coming out on top. Note : Buffalo, Los Angeles ( Chargers ), Washington, and Jacksonville are on the bye in Week 7. All lines via DraftKings ; all games on Sunday unless noted Patriots at Bears (Thursday) Bears -2.5 49.5 Patriots +130, Bears -155 Steelers at Saints (in Paris) Steelers -2.5 44.5 Steelers -142, Saints +120 Colts at Vikings Vikings -6 42.5 Colts +215, Vikings -265 Bengals at Ravens Ravens -3 50.5 Bengals +150, Ravens -180 Giants at Texans Texans -9.5 43.5 Giants +370, Texans -485 Dolphins at Jets Jets -4.5 38.5 Dolphins +185, Jets -225 Browns at Titans Browns -1.5 36.5 Browns -125, Titans +105 49ers at Falcons 49ers -4.5 50.5 49ers -225, Falcons +185 Bucccaneers at Panthers Panthers -3 43.5 Buccaneers +150, Panthers -180 Broncos at Cardinals Broncos -4.5 43.5 Broncos -205, Cardinals +170 Packers at Lions Lions -3 52.5 Packers +150, Lions -180 Rams at Raiders Rams -5.5 46.5 Rams -258, Raiders +210 Chiefs at Seahawks Seahawks -2.5 42.5 Chiefs +110, Seahawks -130 Cowboys at Eagles (Monday) Cowboys -5.5 44.5 Cowboys -238, Eagles +195 The Bears have bumped up closer to a full field goal favorite as they face the Patriots at home Thursday. They're now laying 2.5 points after initially laying 1.5 points at the open. That could be thanks to Caleb Williams looking sharp in his return, as well as injuries to New England's offensive line on Sunday. Chicago is 4-2 ATS this season, which includes a 2-1 ATS mark at Soldier Field. So far this season, New England is 1-1-1 ATS on the road. The total for this game also ticked up a point to 49.5 after opening at 48.5. The Under is 7-5 between these teams this season. This is a neutral-site game and the first NFL regular-season game in Paris, France. Currently, the Steelers are favored, laying 2.5 points in this international contest. The total was also held at 44.5 at the open. Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS this season, while the Saints are 3-3 ATS. The Over is 8-4 between them this season. The Cleveland Browns emerged from Week 6 in first place in the AFC North. They'll look to maintain their position atop the division when they roll into Nashville as a 1.5-point favorite over the Titans. Tennessee, meanwhile, will be looking to build off of its first win of the regular season after taking down the Colts in Indy. Despite the 1-5 start to the year, Tennessee is 3-3 ATS with a 1-2 ATS mark at home. The Browns are 4-2 ATS, but 1-2 ATS at home. The total for this game moved down to 36.5 after opening at 37.5. The Vikings are a 6-point favorite over the Colts after they emerge from the Week 6 bye. That's up from the 5.5-point spread at the open. Minnesota is 4-1 ATS this season, but 1-1 ATS at home. Indianapolis is 1-1 ATS on the road so far this season. Meanwhile, the total dropped to 42.5 after opening at 43.5. The Under is 4-1 in Vikings games this season. New York dropped to 2-4 on the season with a loss to New England on Sunday, but is still a 4.5-point favorite [... truncated ...]

Falcons Sign Andy Dalton, Release Cooper Rush

Falcons add veteran QB Andy Dalton, cut Cooper Rush, deepening their quarterback room

Bears vs. Falcons odds, predictions: Use Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 bonus for NFL Week 6

Bears vs. Falcons odds, predictions: Use Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 bonus for NFL Week 6

Bears vs. Falcons odds, predictions: Use Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS for $25 bonus in NFL Week 6

Football fans can use the latest Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 trading bonus when they deposit $10 at one of the best prediction market apps when making predictions for NFL Week 6, including a clash at 1 p.m. ET between the Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears . The Falcons saw a two-game winning streak end against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 5, while the Bears were dominated by their rivals, the Packers , 31-7 a week ago. Get started at Polymarket with the promo code CBSSPORTS: Head to the Polymarket promo code review page for a breakdown of the terms and conditions of this offer. Check to make sure prediction markets are legal in your state before you sign up. We'll factor in data from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every game 10,000 times. Chicago is getting a boost at quarterback as well, with Caleb Williams set to return from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2. He's officially questionable but is expected to go as he practiced without limitations for the week. Chicago's run game remains solid with D'Andre Swift , but the real question is whether Williams' return can unlock Colston Loveland . Loveland had 713 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season a year ago, but has just 110 receiving yards without a score through five games. A Bears win is 51% at Polymarket. Trade on Polymarket with the promo code CBSSPORTS and get a $25 trading bonus: Michael Penix Jr . suffered a rib injury late in Week 5, forcing Tua Tagovailoa to step in. Tagovailoa threw a game-sealing interception, but the Falcons expect to have Penix back this week after he practiced through the injury without limitations. This Falcons offense is completely different with Penix under center, and Bijan Robinson remains one of the league's best running backs. Atlanta should have success moving the ball against a Bears defense that gave up several big plays through the air against Green Bay. The hosts win in 51% of SportsLine simulations. A Falcons win is 49% at Polymarket. Trade on Polymarket with the promo code CBSSPORTS and get a $25 trading bonus: Even though Chicago's offense is explosive, its defense is incredibly leaky. The Bears have some good numbers on the surface as they only allow 19.2 points per game, but they gave up 37 points to the Panthers and 31 to the Packers. Atlanta's offense, especially if Penix plays, is closer to those units than it is to the Vikings , Eagles and Jets . Chicago might score, but it'll give up points in bunches. The SportsLine model sees Atlanta winning, or losing by less than 1.5 points, in 54% of simulations. This result trades at 53% on Polymarket, while the Bears to win by more than 1.5 points is 48%. Trade on Polymarket with the promo code CBSSPORTS and get a $25 trading bonus: The SportsLine model sees less than 51.5 points being scored on Sunday in 54% of simulations, which is surprising given how potent these offenses can be. Atlanta's defense is surrendering 24.4 points per game and while the Bears might appear to be solid at just 19.2 points per game, they have conceded plenty of points when facing better offenses. The teams scoring less than 51.5 points is 49% on Polymarket while a combined score greater than 51.5 points is 52%. Trade on Polymarket with the promo code CBSSPORTS and get a $25 trading bonus: Polymarket offers multiple ways to help keep its users safe. There are risk management tools like trading breaks, a voluntary opt-out feature and funding limits available for Polymarket users. Prediction Markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - an independent agency of the U.S. federal government. Event contracts trading involves a risk of substantial loss and is not suitable for all investors. Participation in prediction markets is subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Participation may be restricted or prohibited in certain jurisdictions and participants are responsible for ensuring their partici [... truncated ...]

Trade: Tua Tagovailoa ↔ Tanner McKee

Marlon Humphrey: Kyle Hamilton got excited when Tua Tagovailoa entered the game

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey shared on his podcast that safety Kyle Hamilton became visibly excited upon seeing Tua Tagovailoa enter the game for the Falcons, anticipating an interception. Hamilton subsequently intercepted Tagovailoa in overtime, securing a Ravens victory and sole possession of first place in the AFC North

Michael Penix Jr. injury update: Falcons QB likely to start this week vs. Bears, but status could change

Michael Penix Jr. likely to start this week vs. Bears, but status could change due to rib injury

Falcons expect Michael Penix to practice Wednesday

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix was confident he avoided a serious rib injury when he was hurt on Sunday night and nothing’s changed about that outlook in the last couple of days. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters at his press conference that Penix is expected to participate in practice on Wednesday. Stefanski said, via Will McFadden of the team’s website, that Penix “will be limited in some fashion” during the workout, but being on the field in any capacity is obviously a good sign for his chances of playing against the Bears on Sunday. Penix was injured while being sacked late in the fourth quarter, but was able to return after one play on the bench. Tua Tagovailoa came back into the game after the Ravens scored a touchdown on their opening drive of overtime and threw a game-ending interception to Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton. Penix said after the game that he thought he would have been able to keep playing had the Falcons gotten the ball to open extra time, but “it just started to get worse and worse” while on the sideline. The Falcons will be hoping that the time off between games has a more positive effect on Penix’s health

FA: Tua Tagovailoa dropped

Drops: Tua Tagovailoa

Kevin Stefanski: We'll have a better idea Wednesday about Michael Penix

Multiple reports on Monday said that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix avoided a serious injury to his ribs when he was hurt late in Sunday night’s loss to the Ravens, but head coach Kevin Stefanski isn’t ready to make any comments about his availability for Week 6. Penix was hurt on a sack on the Falcons’ final possession of regulation and returned to the game after missing one play, but Tua Tagovailoa took over at quarterback after the Ravens opened overtime with a long touchdown drive. Penix said after the game that he thought he would have been able to stay in the game if the Falcons had gotten the ball first. On Monday, Stefanski said he wanted to give Penix’s body time to respond to the injury before making any determinations about the Falcons’ upcoming game against the Bears. “I can answer that better Wednesday,” Stefanski said. “With any type of injury, I always want to see how the guys respond over a couple of days before I can give you a good answer there.” Tagovailoa completed his first two passes in his first playing time of the 2026 season, but was intercepted by Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton to end the game. Penix was 19-of-32 for 240 yards and a touchdown

Michael Penix: If we got ball first in OT, I could have stayed in

The final play of Sunday night’s game saw Falcons backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throw an interception to seal the Ravens’ 30-23 overtime win while starter Michael Penix watched from the sideline with a rib injury. Penix came out for one play late in regulation after taking a big hit from Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson, but came back in to throw an incompletion before the Falcons punted on the final play of the fourth quarter. The Ravens got the ball first in overtime and Tagovailoa re-entered the game after Baltimore’s touchdown with 2:57 left on the clock. After the loss, Penix said he thinks he could have stayed in if the Falcons got the ball first but “it just started to get worse and worse as we were sitting there.” Due to that, Penix “did not feel like I was going to be able to give our team what we needed to be able to win that football game because of the pain that I was feeling.” Penix will have more testing done on the injury, but said he does not think it is going to be a long-term absence. “Knowing me, I am going to be ready to go next week because I’ve sat out enough in my career,” Penix said, via the team’s website. “I am going to do everything I can in the training room to make sure I get back to where I want to be. . . . I will work my tail off to make sure I’m back out there on that field.” Penix was 19-of-32 for 240 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons’ first loss since he returned to the lineup in Week 3. He’ll try to be back out on the field against the Bears next Sunday

Michael Penix: If we got ball first in OT, I could have stayed in

The final play of Sunday night's game saw Falcons backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throw an interception to seal the Ravens' 30-23 overtime win while starter Michael Penix watched from the sideline with a rib injury

Despite a Quiet Outing, Brian Robinson Remains One of Fantasy's Most Valuable Insurance Backs

After recording a career-high three rushing touchdowns in a Week 4 win over the Saints, Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson became one of the most popular waiver pickups of the week, but he was unable to make a second straight fantasy contribution, rushing for only 16 yards in Sunday night's loss to the Ravens. As one of fantasy's premier handcuffs behind All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson, the former Robinson remains roster-worthy in almost all formats and is a player managers should be on the watch for after the week's first wave of drops. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was injured late in the loss to the Ravens, and if veteran Tua Tagovailoa is forced into the starting role, the Falcons' entire offensive ceiling takes a hit, but in a Week 6 matchup with the Bears, both Robinsons should be able to find more open running lanes

Michael Penix Jr. injury: Falcons QB hurts ribs late in regulation on 'SNF,' says he'll be ready for Week 6

The latest injury in Michael Penix Jr.'s snakebitten career was particularly cruel not only for him but for his team, too. Penix took a hard hit to his ribs late in regulation, knocking him out for overtime of the Falcons ' eventual 30-23 loss to the Ravens on "Sunday Night Football." Here's the hit from Tavius Robinson that caused Penix's injury: MICHAEL PENIX TAKEN DOWN HARD HE IS IN PAIN pic.twitter.com/Ref6DhrROW Initially, Penix missed just one play -- the one immediately following the hit -- when Tua Tagovailoa entered the game and found Bijan Robinson for a 14-yard gain on second and 20. Penix returned and threw a ball away under pressure, and the Falcons punted to end regulation. The Ravens took the ball to start overtime and produced a touchdown drive that lasted over seven minutes. Cameras panned multiple times to the sideline, where Atlanta's medical staff was working on/examining Penix's right ribs. When Atlanta came out on offense, Tagovailoa entered while Penix had a towel over his head, distraught as he could only watch from the sideline. After the game, Penix said he was emotional because he wants to finish games and is frustrated by how many times he hasn't been able to do so. "I did take some throws on the sideline just to see how I felt, and I did not feel like I was gonna be able to give our team what we needed to help us win that football game because of the pain that I was feeling, so that's all that happened," Penix said. "I was trying to get out there. [I] feel like if we had the ball first in overtime, I probably would have been out there, but as we were sitting, what I was going through, it just started getting worse and worse as we were just sitting there. I was getting cold." Tagovailoa found Drake London for 20 yards on Atlanta's first offensive play of overtime, but got picked off by Kyle Hamilton on the next snap. KYLE HAMILTON PICKS IT OFF! @RAVENS WIN! pic.twitter.com/CbkK3CiuUN Though Kevin Stefanski said the team will need to conduct more imaging and testing before establishing a timeline for Penix's return, Penix speaking to the media is a good sign. "Knowing me, I'mma be ready to go next week because I've sat out enough my career," Penix said. "... I will work my tail off to make sure I'm back out there on that field." Penix, who missed the first two games of the season, had been a huge reason Atlanta turned its season around from 0-2 to 2-2 and is still afloat now at 2-3. The Falcons have now had four different quarterbacks play this season already: Penix, Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush (who started the first two games) and Jack Strand (who relieved a struggling Rush in a 34-3 loss in Week 2). Penix's ability to push the ball downfield helped free up the running game and make the passing game, mainly through London, come to life. The Falcons would very much like Penix's self-diagnosed availability for Week 6 to be accurate, given how much the team has struggled without him. Falcons by QB this season Penix Anyone else Yards per play 6.8 4.4 Yards per attempt 9.3 5.6 TD-Int 3-1 1-6 PPG 34.3 8 The Falcons host the Bears in Week 6