Brooks (concussion) is active for Monday night's game against the Bills.
Brooks was placed in the concussion protocol after being injured in Week 4, but the Week 5 bye came at the right time for the cornerback. He's logged 26 special-teams snaps this season.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Inactive for MNF
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Bowman (knee) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Bills.
Bowman was added to the injury report Friday and wasn't cleared to play in Monday night's contest. Dee Alford and Mike Ford project to see increased snaps on defense in Bowman's absence.
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Falcons' LaCale London: Not playing Monday
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London (triceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bills, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
London appeared on Friday's practice report as a limited participant due to a triceps injury. He downgraded to a DNP on Saturday, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Monday's contest. Sam Roberts and Brandon Dorlus should see more rotational snaps on the Falcons' defensive line in London's absence.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Questionable to play Monday
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Bowman (knee/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman popped up on Friday's report due to knee and hamstring injuries, which limited him in the final two practices of the week. The rookie fourth-rounder has played a key role in the Falcons' secondary this season, so his absence would lead to more snaps on defense for Dee Alford and Mike Ford. Bowman's status may not be officially known until approximately 90 minutes before Monday's 7:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Cleared to play Week 6
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Watts (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Bills, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Watts popped up on Friday's practice report due to an ankle injury, but the injury doesn't appear to be severe, as he was able to practice without restriction Saturday. The rookie third-rounder has 23 tackles (17 solo) and four pass defenses (including two interceptions) through the first four regular-season games of his NFL career.
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Falcons' Clark Phillips: Won't play Monday
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Phillips (triceps) has been ruled out for Atlanta's game Monday versus the Bills, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Phillips popped up on the injury report Saturday and will now miss his fourth game of the season. The 23-year-old has appeared in just one contest this season, recording one solo tackle while playing exclusively on special teams.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Good to go against Buffalo
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Terrell (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Bills, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Terrell missed the Falcons' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Vikings in Week 2. He received an extra week to rest and rehab from his injury thanks to the Falcons' Week 5 bye, and that extra time has enabled the 2020 first-rounder to suit up for Monday's home tilt against Buffalo. Terrell should reclaim his starting spot at outside corner opposite Mike Hughes, which will revert Dee Alford to a rotational role.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Dealing with knee issue
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Bowman (knee) logged a limited practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman began the week free of injury, but he was added to the report Friday. His ability to practice in any capacity is positive, but his participation Saturday should provide more clarity about his availability for Monday's matchup against the Bills.
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Falcons' Ta'Quon Graham: Full practice Thursday
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Graham (calf) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
Graham was able to return to practice Thursday for the first time since being placed on injured reserve in late August with a calf injury. The defensive lineman has now opened a 21-day practice window, and if he's not activated from IR in that period of time, he'll remain sidelined for the rest of the season.
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Falcons' Ta'Quon Graham: Ready to practice
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Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday that Graham (calf) will return to practice this week, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Graham has missed the Falcons' first four games of the season due to a calf injury, which he suffered during an Aug. 12 practice. Atlanta will open a 21-day evaluation window for the veteran defensive lineman, so the team will have until Week 9 to potentially add him back to the 53-man roster. He'll provide depth along the defensive front once he returns to action.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Logs sack in win
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Harrison tallied one solo tackle, including 1.0 sacks, during Atlanta's win Sunday versus Washington.
Harrison recorded the team's only sack of Marcus Mariota in the win. The 24-year-old is now up to 2.5 sacks on the season, and he will look to keep up his high level of play during the Falcons' Week 6 matchup versus the Bills following their upcoming week off.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Leading tackler in win
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Bates recorded seven tackles (four solo) in the Falcons' win over the Commanders on Sunday.
Bates delivered a dominant performance in the win, leading the team with seven takedowns. Throughout the first four games of the season, the 2018 second-round pick has compiled 24 tackles (10 solo), and he will look to keep up his high level of play following Atlanta's Week 5 bye.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Snags interception in win
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Watts recorded six total tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-27 win over Washington.
Watts was able to jump in front of a pass from Marcus Mariota in the third quarter, snagging his second interception of the year. The safety has now registered at least six tackles in three of four games to open the season, and he'll carry some momentum into Atlanta's upcoming bye week.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Five tackles in win
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Elliss recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Commanders.
Elliss finished tied for second on the team in stops, while also combining with Leonard Floyd to sack Marcus Mariota in the second quarter. The linebacker has now compiled 23 total tackles (13 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and a pass defensed over four games this year.
Brooks (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Brooks was down on the field for an extended period of time after taking a hit to the head early in the second quarter. He was able to eventually walk off the field under his own power but will not return to Sunday's game. Brooks has primarily served on special teams for the Falcons this season.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Out for Week 4
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Terrell (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The Clemson product will miss his second consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in Atlanta's Week 2 win over the Vikings. Terrell will get extra time to rest by sitting out in Week 4, as the Falcons have a Week 5 bye. Expect Natrone Brooks and Clark Phillips to see increased reps as outside corners while Terrell is sidelined Sunday.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Still not practicing
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Terrell (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Terrell suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against Minnesota and didn't practice at all last week before missing this past Sunday's matchup versus Carolina. Coach Raheem Morris said last week that Terrell is considered "week-to-week," so he's iffy, at best, for this coming Sunday's game against Washington. If he's unable to play again, Dee Alford would likely get another start at cornerback.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Logs nine tackles in Week 3 loss
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Watts finished Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers with nine tackles (eight solo).
Although the Falcons' defense struggled in Sunday's loss, Watts was everywhere on the field and tied Kaden Elliss for most tackles on the team. The rookie third-rounder has started the season with 17 tackles (15 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) in three games.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Records sack in loss
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Elliss recorded nine total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers.
Elliss tied with Xavier Watts for team lead in takedowns, while also bringing down Bryce Young for his first sack of the year in the third quarter. The linebacker has now registered 18 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed over three games this season.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Ready for Week 3
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Pearce (groin) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Pearce was unable to practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, but he upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to play in Week 3. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee logged two total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, across just 17 defensive snaps in the Falcons' Week 2 win over the Vikings. He's expected to play as one of Atlanta's top rotational edge rushers in Sunday's divisional matchup.
