Gerald Riggs

The Falcons, armed with a dogged defense, rule the NFL West roost

OFFENSE: Atlanta's Gerald Riggs, the NFL's rushing leader with 1,548 yards, had his biggest day of the season—26 carries for 197 yards and one touchdown—in a 38-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

It could turn out to be the play that costs the defending champion 49ers a playoff berth. On Nov. 11 a snowball flew from the stands in Denver just as Ray Wersching was about to attempt a 19-yard field goal. It...

When Dan Henning took over the Falcons last year and insisted upon a one-back offense that featured William Andrews, critics said the rookie coach had too much talent riding the bench in 6'1", 230-pound Gerald Riggs...

Nowhere is the action more fierce than in that combat zone outside the tackles where running backs, pulling guards, linebackers and defensive backs collide at top speed. Here, with a well-timed shot to the cheekbone,...