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  • February 21, 2020 9:45 PM CST

    The NFC is so wide open that a Thursday night meeting between Atlanta and Tampa Bay could wind up having some significance when the playoff races conclude.Neither team has been particularly consistent. Had the Falcons not held off Green Bay on Sunday, they would have been in a freefall similar to last season, when they went from 6-1 to 8-8.When you come through in those, for sure it gives you something, coach Dan Quinn says. To get the job done (Sunday) was significant.The Buccaneers, meanwhile, cant win at home, dropping all three matchups. One of their three wins came in Atlanta to open the schedule.Tampa would be most tempted to throw on offense because Atlanta is ranked only 27th against the pass. Now that their top three running backs -- Doug Martin, Charles Sims and Jacquizz Rodgers -- are hobbled, the Bucs might not have a choice.The challenge isnt just physical, either.Its very difficult physically and its very difficult mentally, too, because they didnt get a chance to process the last game, says Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith, the Falcons former coach.We havent even talked to them about the last game, havent talked one word about the last ballgame. Weve moved on to the next one because thats the challenge that we have.The Falcons (No. 6 in AP Pro32) are 2 1-2 point favorites over the Bucs (No. 25). They will respond better to the challenge.FALCONS, 30-24KNOCKOUT LEAGUE TIPDenver did the deed last Sunday, though it wasnt easy. How can we not go with DALLAS this week?No. 2 Dallas (minus 7) at No. 32 ClevelandSearching really hard for Browns first victory. This isnt it.BEST BET: COWBOYS, 27-16No. 23 Carolina (minus 3) at No. 26 Los AngelesDespite their win over Cardinals, dont see Panthers as favorite here.UPSET SPECIAL: RAMS, 20-17No. 11 Pittsburgh (plus 2 1-2) at No. 24 BaltimoreThis would have been upset special if we knew more about Big Bens availability. Still ...STEELERS, 24-20No. 3 Denver (pick-em) at No. 7 OaklandAre Raiders ready for changing of the guard in AFC West? Not quite.BRONCOS, 23-20No. 10 Philadelphia (plus 2 1-2) at No. 14 New York GiantsLate-game collapse at Dallas could plague Eagles for a while.GIANTS, 21-20No. 30 Jacksonville (plus 8) at No. 4 Kansas CityCant believe the Jags will be horrible once again. As for a win against Alex Smith-less Chiefs -- nope.CHIEFS, 27-20No. 16 Buffalo (plus 7) at No. 5 Seattle, Monday nightBills need LeSean McCoy on the field to compete.SEAHAWKS, 22-10No. 17 Detroit (plus 6) at No. 8 MinnesotaBoth teams come off road duds. Take the hosts.VIKINGS, 17-14No. 28 New York Jets (plus 4) at No. 21 (tie) MiamiThis game will not be decided by outstanding QB play.DOLPHINS, 16-13No. 21 (tie) New Orleans (minus 2) at No. 31 San FranciscoNiners arent ready to beat anybody right now.SAINTS, 29-16No. 27 Indianapolis (plus 7) at No. 9 Green BayPackers are SO banged-up, but still the better side.PACKERS, 23-14No. 19 Tennessee (plus 4 1-2) at No. 20 San DiegoEven though they cant finish, Chargers are solid enough.CHARGERS, 30-23.---Last Week: Against spread (7-6). Straight up: (9-3-1)Season Totals: Against spread (54-60-4). Straight up: (67-50-2)Best Bet: 4-4 against spread, 5-3 straight up.Upset special: 5-3 against spread, 5-3 straight up---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Harrison Butker Super Bowl Jersey. On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. 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OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander Sonny Gray on the disabled list Sunday with a strained right forearm a day after he was pulled from his latest start.Its Grays second stint on the DL this season. He strained his right trapezius muscle and was out from May 21-June 4.An All-Star in 2015, Gray has struggled most of the year following back-to-back 14-wiin seasons.dddddddddddd. He allowed two runs in five innings against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday before coming out due to soreness in his arm.Chris Smith, a right-handed reliever, was called up from Triple-A Nashville to replace Gray on the roster. Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '