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Falcons return from open date, face Monday night matchup vs. Bills

The Atlanta Falcons know better than to lean on some impressive statistics for confidence as they prepare for a visit from the one-loss Buffalo Bills.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press October 11, 2025

AP photo by Brynn Anderson / Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes during the team's home win against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 28. The Falcons, off to a 2-2 start, were off last weekend and return to action on "Monday Night Football" against the Buffalo Bills, who are coming off their first loss after a 4-0 start.

Titans go for two, visit Raiders seeking back-to-back wins

The Tennessee Titans opened this season with four consecutive losses and were staring directly at a fifth last weekend.

By MARK ANDERSON / The Associated Press October 11, 2025

AP photo by Rick Scuteri / Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of last Sunday's comeback win against the host Arizona Cardinals.

Red Bank beats Hixson to take control of Region 3-4A title hunt

Red Bank is the pride of TSSAA Region 3-4A, and the Lions are in prime position to win their fifth league championship in eight years.

By Robert Holder / Correspondent October 10, 2025

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Red Bank's Cayden Loveless (1) returns a punt and tries to fend off visiting Hixson's Alfonso Rivezzo during Friday night's TSSAA Region 3-4A first-place matchup.

Calhoun starts fast, tops Northwest Whitfield in first-place showdown

Calhoun raced out to a 20-0 lead in less than six minutes during Friday's GHSA Region 7-AAA first-place showdown at Northwest Whitfield.

By Lindsey Young October 10, 2025

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Calhoun junior running back Hudson Chadwick rushed for 192 yards and a touchdown Friday night to help lead the Yellow Jackets to a GHSA Region 7-AAA win at Northwest Whitfield.

North Murray powers to 7-0 with physical win at Ringgold

North Murray senior standout Hudson Hulett flexed and yelled in front of the visitors' sideline at Don Patterson Stadium on Friday night.

By Patrick MacCoon October 10, 2025

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / North Murray junior quarterback Hudson Hulett rushes for a 54-yard touchdown late in Friday's 24-3 win at Ringgold, a GHSA Region 7-AA matchup.

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 10, 2025

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Red Bank’s Jacolbi Salley (24) picks up a big first down on a fourth down play. The Red Bank Lions hosted the Hixson Wildcats in a TSSAA football game on October 10, 2025.

Titans kicker Joey Slye injured, will miss Sunday’s game vs. Raiders

A week after kicking the field goal that ended the Tennessee Titans' 10-game losing streak, Joey Slye will be sidelined by a calf injury.

By TERRY McCORMICK / The Associated Press October 10, 2025

AP file photo by David J. Phillip / Tennessee Titans kicker Joey Slye has a right calf injury and will not be available for Sunday's road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Boyd Buchanan runs wild in rivalry win over Silverdale Baptist

Boyd Buchanan's Justin McGoy got a shout-out from Buccaneers coach Gary Rankin in the postgame huddle and broke into a big smile.

By Patrick MacCoon October 9, 2025

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Boyd Buchanan's Justin McGoy scores on a 69-yard touchdown run in Thursday's home win against Silverdale Baptist Academy.

Even as Titans struggled, Jeffery Simmons stood out for defense

Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan can't praise defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons enough these days.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press October 8, 2025

AP photo by David J. Phillip / Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons celebrates after making a tackle for lost yardage during the team's road loss to the Houston Texans on Sept. 28.

Raiders slipping on special teams ahead of visit from Titans

Even if there were considerably more losses than wins in recent seasons, the Las Vegas Raiders could at least count on having elite special teams.

By MARK ANDERSON / The Associated Press October 8, 2025

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