Elliss logged five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Elliss continues to occupy a key role in the Atlanta defense, as he logged 100 percent of defensive snaps for the seventh time in eight games this season. He turned in a quiet performance in the loss, and he's had a disappointing campaign relative to expectations by logging five or fewer tackles in five of eight matchups.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Multiple sacks in loss
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Dorlus logged four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Dorlus' role has varied throughout the season, but he topped 50 percent of defensive snaps in Week 9 for the first time in his last three games. He responded with his highest tackle total of the campaign and at least one sack for the first time since Week 2. Despite the strong showing, Dorlus has limited IDP value.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Role ticks up
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Walker recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Walker saw his role expand, logging a career-best 65 percent and 44 total defensive snaps. He responded with two sacks -- his first since Week 2 -- while also racking up five tackles. Walker could be in for a big second half of his rookie season, particularly if the Falcons continue to give him more responsibility.
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Falcons' LaCale London: Gets after Maye
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London recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
London returned from a three-game absence and logged a season-high 28 defensive snaps. He made good use of the opportunity by logging the first two sacks of his career. London is not particularly IDP relevant despite the strong showing.
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Falcons' Leonard Floyd: Questionable to return Sunday
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Floyd (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The edge rusher did not record a stat before exiting. Arnold Ebiketie is his backup.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Returning to action Sunday
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Walker (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Walker missed the past two games due to a groin injury but will return to action Sunday after logging a trio of limited sessions during Week 9 prep. With Leonard Floyd (hamstring) also available, Walker may be in a rotation with Floyd, Arnold Ebiketie and fellow rookie James Pearce.
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Falcons' Leonard Floyd: Good to go Sunday
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Floyd (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Floyd didn't practice Wednesday but logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday before drawing a questionable tag. He's yet to miss a game this season, but his last sack came in Week 4 against Washington. Floyd may see slightly fewer snaps, as rookie Jalon Walker (groin) will be active after missing the past two games.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Could return Sunday
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Walker (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The 2025 first-round pick from Georgia missed Atlanta's last two games due to a groin injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to return Sunday. Walker has tallied 14 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, through his first five NFL games. If he's active in Week 9, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top edge rushers.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Could play in Week 9
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Bates (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bates was a limited practice participant all week after sustaining a knee injury in the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. He's yet to miss a game this season, recording 45 total tackles through Atlanta's first seven games. However, if Bates is sidelined in Week 9, expect Jordan Fuller to start alongside Xavier Watts in the Falcons' secondary.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Won't play Sunday
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Harrison (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The Ohio State product downgraded from a limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury. While Harrison remains out in Week 9, expect Brandon Dorlus to start opposite David Onyemata on the Falcons' defensive line.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Logs another limited practice
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Bates (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Bates sustained a knee injury during the Falcons' Week 8 loss against the Dolphins, but the veteran safety relayed after Thursday's practice that he feels confident that he'll be cleared to play against the Patriots on Sunday. Without the 2018 second-rounder, the Falcons would have to turn to either Jordan Fuller or DeMarcco Hellams to start at safety alongside Xavier Watts. Bates has tallied at least five tackles in six of the first seven games of the regular season, and his 45 stops is second most on the Falcons behind Kaden Elliss (48).
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Logs sack versus Dolphins
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Alford tallied five solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Falcons' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Alford was one of Atlanta's few bright spots during the loss, recording the team's lone sack of Tua Tagovailoa. Across seven games played, the 27-year-old has logged 24 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and an interception. He will look to add to his totals during the Week 9 matchup versus the Patriots.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Solid outing in loss
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Watts recorded four tackles (two solo) in Atlanta's loss versus the Dolphins on Sunday.
Watts had a solid outing, while playing every defensive snap for the Falcons during the blowout loss. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a strong start during his rookie season, racking up 41 tackles (25 solo) and two interceptions across his first seven games.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Returns to practice
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Walker (groin) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Walker managed to return to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games due to a groin injury. If the rookie first-round pick is able to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus New England, he should return to his role as one of the team's starting outside linebackers.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Harrison (knee) didn't participate in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Harrison is still dealing with the knee injury that forced him to sit out the Week 8 loss to Miami. If the 24-year-old ends up missing his second straight game, Brandon Dorlus will likely start at defensive end once again during Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Limited in Wednesday's practice
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Bowman (hamstring) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Bowman was sidelined for the past three games but managed to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. If he ends up being good to go for Sunday's matchup versus New England, the 22-year-old will likely resume his role as the team's starting slot cornerback.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Limited in practice
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Bates (knee) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Bates is considered to be day-to-day after suffering a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. His status in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions should provide more clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots. If the 28-year-old ends up being unable to play, DeMarcco Hellams would likely start at safety in his place.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Avoids serious injury
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Head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Bates is considered day-to-day due to an ankle injury that he sustained against the Dolphins on Sunday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bates was officially ruled out early in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss, finishing with six tackles (two solo) while playing 58 defensive snaps. The good news for Bates is that he has avoided a serious injury, but he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Falcons' Week 9 clash against the Patriots this Sunday. Jordan Fuller would likely step into a starting role alongside rookie third-rounder Xavier Watts if Bates were to miss time.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Done for Week 8 due to ankle issue
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Bates suffered an ankle injury Sunday versus Miami and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Bates was ruled out early in the fourth quarter. Prior to his exit, he tallied six tackles (two solo). DeMarcco Hellams and/or Jordan Fuller could log more snaps at safety in Bates' stead.
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Falcons' Jordan Fuller: Cleared to return Week 8
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Fuller (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Fuller has been cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. He started in all nine regular-season games he suited up for in 2024 as a member of the Panthers, but he'll likely see most of his playing time Sunday on special teams while serving in a reserve role in the secondary behind starting safeties Jessie Bates and rookie third-rounder Xavier Watts.
