Keidel: Falcons Soaring Toward Playoffs
The Atlanta Falcons, who lead the NFC South with one of the NFL's hottest offenses, just seem to get better each week.
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The Atlanta Falcons, who lead the NFC South with one of the NFL's hottest offenses, just seem to get better each week.
Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints' offense picked apart the Los Angeles Rams' defense in week 12. The Rams surrendered 49 points, which overshadowed rookie quarterback Jared Goff's impressive first half performance. In the end, the team suffered an embarrassing 49-21 loss.
The Rams rookie QB lit up the Saints defense in the first half.
The rookie QB got off to a fast start in New Orleans picking up his first career TD.
The Chiefs are good at everything rather than great at any one thing, and that's how they remain competitive in the brutal AFC West.
In what has to be one of the shortest injury reports this season for the Los Angeles Rams, only three players are officially hurt right now. However, two of those players will not be playing on Sunday in New Orleans against the Saints, as both center Tim Barnes and defensive tackle Ethan Westbrooks could not participate this week in practice. The third player, defensive end William Hayes, missed workouts on Wednesday and was limited in practice on Thursday, but he isn't injured and is expected to play Sunday.
As you recover from all that turkey and various sumptuous sides, here's the best that sports has to offer you this holiday weekend.
The Los Angeles Rams are 4-6 this season, but in three of those six losses, the Rams were either tied in the fourth quarter or leading in the final 15 minutes. For a team with a defensive guru at the head of the coaching staff, this just isn't what should be happening in Los Angeles with the talent on the defensive side of the ball. The Rams have fielded one of the best defenses in the league this season, in terms of points allowed, so why are they blowing it in the fourth quarter so often in 2016?
Here's a look back at some of the best Thanksgiving Day football games of all time.
This year's Thanksgiving slate is absolutely stacked and should make for a delightful 10 hours in front of the TV for football fans across the country.
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Coming off another disappointing close loss, the Los Angeles Rams now have to travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints next Sunday. Drew Brees and his offense present a tough challenge for any defense, while the Rams hope that rookie quarterback Jared Goff can make some big throws against a mediocre Saints defense.
The Los Angeles Rams were so close to getting back to .500 with six games left in the 2016 regular season. Leading 10-0 midway through the fourth quarter, the Rams defense gave up two late touchdowns to the Miami Dolphins, and Los Angeles lost the game.
The big news this week for the Los Angeles Rams was the change at quarterback, from journeyman Case Keenum to rookie Jared Goff. All eyes will be on that position this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, but perhaps fans should keep an eye on all the injuries piling up for the Rams. Seven players are listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and the biggest names among those injured players are still on the defensive side of the ball.
The NFC East is stuffed with playoff contenders, and thanks to Kirk Cousins and Jay Gruden, the Redskins are positioned for a run.
The NFL is digging its heels into Southern California with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the Rams future home in Inglewood.
CBSSports.com's Nick Kostos, Jamey Eisenberg, and Dave Richard break down who to start and who to sit in Week 11 of the NFL season.
Steve Beuerlein, CBS Sports analyst, looks at the Jaguars-Lions, Titans-Colts and Patriots-49ers matchups in Week 11.
After nine games of the 2016 NFL regular season, Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher finally has decided to put No. 1 overall draft pick Jared Goff on the field.
Not just games, but seasons might be won and lost in Week 11 as many teams fighting for Wild Card and divisional relevancy square off.
The Saints and Panthers can still contend for the playoffs in a diminished NFC South. But both teams need a win Thursday.
The Cowboys beat the Steelers Sunday, in what was a resounding win for one and a stinging loss for the other.
Clinging to a 9-6 lead late in the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Rams defense came up big, forcing the game's only turnover to preserve a road victory over the New York Jets.
While the Los Angeles Rams have dropped four straight games now to fall to 3-5 on the season, the team has gotten healthier midseason thanks to the bye two weeks ago. Simply put, the Rams have few injury concerns of note as they try to salvage what's left of the NFL's 2016 regular season.
The Seahawks-Patriots winner in Week 10 won't get a Lombardi Trophy, but they might be the Super Bowl favorite come February.
A 10-foot shark was spotted in the water on Thursday evening, according to authorities.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
The two-vehicle collision was reported at about 5:44 a.m. Friday
The circumstances surrounding the shooting were unclear as of 6 a.m. Friday.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A 10-foot shark was spotted in the water on Thursday evening, according to authorities.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
The two-vehicle collision was reported at about 5:44 a.m. Friday
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A mama bear in Monrovia has been waiting for one of her cubs to make its way down a tree after being stuck for several days. One of her other cubs was trapped inside a storm drain.
The driver jumped out of the moving vehicle and was quickly taken down by officers.
The CHP deployed a spike strip around 10:40 p.m. and soon after, the driver stopped and was taken into custody without incident.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
Dozens of alleged Mexican Mafia members were arrested when FBI investigators served warrants at several locations across Southern California early Thursday.
A week after a 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with an alleged DUI driver on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, the other members of her beloved car group gathered to honor her memory.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
Some neighbors said they believe that the blaze was fueled by the lithium-ion batteries of some e-bikes parked in one of the apartment's garages.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
A woman was strangled and about $20,000 was stolen from a Hollywood Hills home on Thursday night, according to police. Tina Patel reports.
A sunny, pleasant day is in store for Southern California on Friday, but more rain chances loom for the weekend. Chloe Carlson reports.
A driver was arrested in Baldwin Park after a police pursuit. The initial want for the pursuit was not immediately known.
A driver was arrested in the San Gabriel Valley after leading the California Highway Patrol on a high-speed pursuit. The driver was initially wanted for speeding.
A pair of bear cubs in Monrovia were trapped in a storm drain and stuck in a tree. Mother bear has been trying to get one of her cubs down from the tree.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
