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Final scores and photos from Friday’s Chattanooga-area prep football games

Check out the final scores and photos from Friday night's Chattanooga-area high school football games.

By Staff Reports October 31, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Walker Valley's Sawyer Boyd carries the ball as visiting Rhea County's Tristyan Odum (3) tries to fight through a block during Friday night's TSSAA Region 3-5A matchup.

Falcons still might not be at full strength on offense vs. Patriots

Starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and top receiver Drake London are both day to day as the Atlanta Falcons prepare to face the New England Patriots.

By MAURA CAREY / The Associated Press October 29, 2025

AP file photo by Danny Karnik / Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London missed Sunday's home loss to the Miami Dolphins after being ruled out with a hip injury late in the practice week.

One-win Titans keep taking hits as list of injured players grows

Injuries are adding up for the Tennessee Titans, and adding to the insult of what's already been a dismal season for Music City's NFL franchise.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press October 29, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / Tennessee Titans linebacker Arden Key talks with fans in the stands at Nashville's Nissan Stadium after the team's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 14.

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Most Chattanooga-area prep football teams still battling for playoff positioning

Only one week remains in the high school football regular season, but what a wild week of games it looks to be. The final week also carries the most influence on playoff positioning.

By Stephen Hargis, Lindsey Young October 28, 2025

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Marion County two-way football star Ashton Martin, center, has already helped the Warriors earn their third straight TSSAA Region 3-2A title. He will also be a key player when the playoffs start next week and the Warriors begin their bid to repeat as Class 2A champions.

Falcons dreadful on offense as Dolphins dominate in Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons were missing their starting quarterback, their top receiver and any signs of life on offense Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

By The Associated Press October 26, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws under pressure during the second half of Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Titans swept by Colts as Jonathan Taylor runs wild for Indy

Jonathan Taylor embraced a lighter workload and a shorter outing Sunday. The Indianapolis Colts still got the same result Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

By MICHAEL MAROT / The Associated Press October 26, 2025

AP photo by AJ Mast / Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) gets past Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton (50) during the first half of Sunday's AFC South Division matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Former Jets star center Nick Mangold dies of kidney disease at 41

Nick Mangold's long, blond hair and bushy beard made him instantly recognizable wherever he went.

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. / The Associated Press October 26, 2025

AP photo by Brad Penner / New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) lines up during an AFC East Division game against the visiting New England Patriots on Dec. 27, 2015, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Falcons prepare for possibility of QB Michael Penix Jr. missing game

The Atlanta Falcons promoted quarterback Easton Stick to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press October 25, 2025

AP photo by Mike Stewart / Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr., left, and Kirk Cousins warm up before a home game against the Washington Commanders on Sept 28.

One-win Titans get no relief with league-leading Colts up next

The Indianapolis Colts have already exceeded expectations.

By MICHAEL MAROT / The Associated Press October 25, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / Tennessee Titans interim coach Mike McCoy, left, walks the sideline during last Sunday's game against the New England Patriots at Nashville's Nissan Stadium.

Falcons will try to improve red-zone offense as Dolphins visit

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the NFL's leading teams in total offense this season but rank close to the bottom of the league in scoring.