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The New England Patriots didn't get as good as they are by making poor choices and just drafting any player on the board. Every single decision they have made in the past few years have led up to this point and this collection of players is the reason they are heading back to the Super Bowl.
The Atlanta Falcons went from a playoff contender to a team who missed the postseason three years in a row. However, smart personnel and player changes helped bring them back to the playoffs and into Super Bowl 51.
Here are five reasons you should root for the Falcons in this year's big game.
Whether you like them or not, there are a lot of reasons to root for the Patriots to beat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
Tom Brady and Matt Ryan, two contrasting quarterbacks leading high-powered offenses, are the story for Super Bowl LI.
This year's NFL Championship round is fueled by pyrotechnic passing and overall offense. What teams will move on to the Super Bowl?
CBS Sports' NFL analysts Phil Simms, Bill Cowher, Tony Gonzalez, and lead play-by-play caller Jim Nantz look at Championship Weekend.
The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs is the season's best pure weekend of football. How do these stellar matchups shape up?
Tony Gonzalez, 17-year NFL veteran and current CBS Sports NFL analyst, discusses Texans-Patriots and other divisional round matchups.
The San Francisco 49ers lost their 13th straight game on Sunday, this time dropping a 41-13 decision on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.
It was another Sunday to forget for the Niners, who were blown out by the Falcons 41-13 to extend a team record with their 13th straight loss.
The San Francisco 49ers face a daunting task this Sunday in Atlanta as they take on the high-scoring Falcons in the Georgia Dome. It's not likely the 49ers will snap their 12-game losing streak, especially without two starters on offense. Both wide receiver Torrey Smith and offensive lineman Joe Staley didn't practice this week, and the two players are listed as out and doubtful, respectively, for Week 15's game. Otherwise, the San Francisco roster looks relatively healthy for its matchup with the long-time NFC West Division foe from the East Coast.
The year was 1983, and the San Francisco 49ers weren't the Team of the Decade just yet. In fact, after winning the Super Bowl for the first time in 1981, the 49ers slipped well back under .500 in the strike-shortened 1982 regular season and missed the playoffs. Thus, the following season was a big one for the San Francisco organization: Would the 49ers drift back into obscurity or would the team remain relevant in the NFC power hierarchy? One of the craziest games of 1983 was a road game in Atlanta against the Falcons, the 1980 and 1982 NFC West Division champions. Here's what happened.
Riding a 12-game losing streak isn't a good thing for the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for a Week 15 matchup in Atlanta against the Falcons. Tied for first place in the NFC South Division and possessing the top scoring offense in the NFL, the Falcons present a daunting challenge for the 49ers right now.
Tony Gonzalez, 17-year NFL veteran and current CBS Sports NFL analyst, discusses Chiefs-Falcons, Texans-Packers matchups in Week 13.
The Atlanta Falcons, who lead the NFC South with one of the NFL's hottest offenses, just seem to get better each week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to stay in striking distance of the NFC South-leading Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 on Thursday Night Football.
It hasn't taken long for the Raiders to get a pretty good feel for how teams plan to counter the tandem of Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The Panthers finally lost to the Falcons. Does losing relieve the pressure to be perfect or reveal their true character?
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
CBS Sports analyst Steve Tasker took some time to discuss three big Week 11 contests and thinks Peyton Manning may be out a while.
No Vernon Davis? No problem. No Colin Kaepernick? No problem. No Carlos Hyde? No problem. The San Francisco 49ers started a trio of reserves at key offensive positions, and the team's defense rose to the occasion nicely at home.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The San Francisco 49ers reached the Super Bowl after the 2012 regular season, only because they upset the Atlanta Falcons on the road in the NFC Championship Game.
Police in Pacifica arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was allegedly involved in a three-vehicle collision this weekend, the department said Monday.
An independent evaluation of Project Roomkey found that 22% of participants moved into permanent housing.
A Sacramento mom is accused of assaulting her 2-year-old child on a flight from Mexico to Seattle, prosecutors said Monday.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Once known as California's toughest state prison, San Quentin is undergoing a dramatic transformation, from emptying its death row to a shift in focus from punishment to rehabilitation.
Police in Pacifica arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was allegedly involved in a three-vehicle collision this weekend, the department said Monday.
An independent evaluation of Project Roomkey found that 22% of participants moved into permanent housing.
A Sacramento mom is accused of assaulting her 2-year-old child on a flight from Mexico to Seattle, prosecutors said Monday.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Once known as California's toughest state prison, San Quentin is undergoing a dramatic transformation, from emptying its death row to a shift in focus from punishment to rehabilitation.
An independent evaluation of Project Roomkey found that 22% of participants moved into permanent housing.
While ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel continued Monday, at San Francisco State, protesters and school administrators held a public meeting to openly discuss student demands.
The search is on in San Francisco for an at-risk man with epilepsy who went missing nearly a week ago while visiting the city for a band audition, according to family.
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting in the city's South of Market neighborhood that sent one person to the hospital Monday morning.
Authorities in San Mateo County on Monday released results from an anonymous gun buyback event over the weekend, nothing that a record number of assault rifles were turned in.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Oakland police said a car that was found unoccupied and on fire may have been involved in a sideshow Monday morning.
Police in San Leandro on Monday evening confirmed the death of an Alameda County Sheriff's Office emergency services dispatcher in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver late Sunday night.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced a suspect in a March freeway shooting was arrested last month with the help of a witness' dash cam video.
Across the Bay Area, communities are looking for ways to deal with mental health crises without involving police. Antioch created it's own private crisis response team, and after 12 months the city's mayor says results have been positive.
Police in Pacifica arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was allegedly involved in a three-vehicle collision this weekend, the department said Monday.
CHP in the South Bay issued a severe traffic alert Monday afternoon when an injury collision blocked lanes of I-880 at U.S. Highway 101 in both directions in San Jose for hours.
A big rig rollover crash Monday morning on Highway 152 near Watsonville is blocking the road in both directions, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Nine Mountain View residents were displaced after an apartment complex fire on Sunday morning in the city.
Police in San Jose are investigating the stabbing of two people Sunday evening that injured a juvenile and left an adult in critical condition.
Once known as California's toughest state prison, San Quentin is undergoing a dramatic transformation, from emptying its death row to a shift in focus from punishment to rehabilitation.
Four people were rescued Sunday afternoon off the coast of Marin County after their boat overturned, according to authorities.
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday this year and the Bay Area is gearing up for the festivities. Law enforcement in the region will also be gearing up for a busy day.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
Authorities in Solano County said no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly Vallejo shooting earlier this year, after it was determined to be in self-defense.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer and Zack Wheeler struck out 11 in seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-1 win.
WNBA Golden State has named Ohemaa Nyanin as the team's general manager.
An Oakland Athletics rookie is giving fans a reason to cheer in a season that has been filled with jeers.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Police in Pacifica arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was allegedly involved in a three-vehicle collision this weekend, the department said Monday.
Oakland police said a car that was found unoccupied and on fire may have been involved in a sideshow Monday morning.
Police in San Leandro on Monday evening confirmed the death of an Alameda County Sheriff's Office emergency services dispatcher in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver late Sunday night.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced a suspect in a March freeway shooting was arrested last month with the help of a witness' dash cam video.
Antioch police said just after 5 p.m. Monday that they lifted the shelter-in-place for residents in the area of Gentrytown Drive, Jefferson Way, and Monroe and Madison courts.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Despite posting its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the beginning of the pandemic, Apple's stock surged Thursday after the company announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend and a $110 billion stock buyback plan.
Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don't see — on their feeds.
A move by Elon Musk to lay off the department behind Tesla's electric vehicle chargers this week has touched off concerns in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla's network.
Across the Bay Area, communities are looking for ways to deal with mental health crises without involving police. Antioch created it's own private crisis response team, and after 12 months the city's mayor says results have been positive.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough.
A state assemblymember from San Francisco introduced a new bill this week that aims to regulate kratom products sold in California.
While ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel continued Monday, at San Francisco State, protesters and school administrators held a public meeting to openly discuss student demands.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Jose Martinez reports on a look into how much of an impact Project Roomkey had on homelessness in California. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kenny Choi reports on former San Quentin inmate Eddie Herena, who discovered his passion for photography while serving a second-degree murder sentence.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Monday, May 6, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Kelsi Thorud reports on the public meeting between SFSU President Lynn Mahoney and representatives of the Pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, and what both parties had to say after the discussion. (5/6/2024)
Today, we commemorate the six million Jews and countless others who were killed at the hands of the Nazis during World War Two. However, not all victims of the concentration camps were Jewish. Nick Hope, a teenager from Ukraine, was one such individual. Sent to Germany to labor in a factory, Hope eventually found his way to Northern California. Our Ashely Sharp had the privilege of speaking with him about his remarkable journey. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.