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Rookie Out, Starters in Doubt on Latest Atlanta Falcons Injury Report
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, speaking during his press conference Friday, ruled out second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro and fifth-round linebacker JD Bertrand for Sunday’s game.
Orhorhoro suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of last Sunday’s 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He did not participate in practice this week.
Bertrand sustained a concussion and also hasn’t practiced. A reserve linebacker, Bertrand has been a steady contributor for the Falcons on special teams.
Apart from the two rookies’ absences, the Falcons have three players questionable: right guard Chris Lindstrom, linebacker Troy Andersen and center Drew Dalman.
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Lindstrom hurt his knee in the third quarter against Tampa Bay, and while he was cleared to return, he did not see the field again. He was out of Wednesday’s practice before returning Thursday.
Andersen hasn’t played since suffering a knee injury in Week 4 against the New Orleans Saints. He had a team-high 44 tackles at the time of his injury.
Dalman was activated off injured reserve earlier this week. He injured his ankle in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs and hasn’t played since. He’s been a limited participant in practice throughout the week but was a full-go Friday.
Others on the injury report but cleared to play include safety Justin Simmons (hamstring), linebacker Kaden Elliss (knee) and nickel cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (back).
The Falcons (5-3) and Cowboys (3-4) will kick off at 1 p.m. Sunday inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Atlanta Fire Rescue Department battled a large building fire on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive the night of Dec. 23, 2024.
ATLANTA – All lanes on I-20 eastbound are currently closed at the exit to State Route 139/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive due to a building fire, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
A large fire broke out near the Texaco gas station across from Westview Cemetery on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Monday night.
It’s not clear what caused the fire. FOX 5 Atlanta sent a crew to the scene to gather more information. The flames were out before 10:15 p.m.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department battled a large building fire on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive the night of Dec. 23, 2024.
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The Source: This preliminary information was reported by the Georgia Department of Transportation and a large FOX 5 Atlanta crew.
ATLANTA — As if the Atlanta Falcons’ Sunday couldn’t get any better, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland gave Atlanta an early Christmas present.
But only after stealing one from Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White.
Leading 26-24 inside of two minutes to play, the Cowboys’ defense needed a stand Sunday night — and Bland stripped the ball from White’s grasp, forcing a game-sealing turnover.
Tampa Bay entered Sunday leading the NFC South by one game over Atlanta, but the Falcons (8-7) dominated the Giants (2-13), taking a 34-7 victory Sunday afternoon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Coupled with the Buccaneers’ loss, Atlanta and Tampa Bay now share the same 8-7 record — but since the Falcons swept the season series, they own the tiebreaker. Thus, Atlanta leads the NFC South through 16 weeks.
The Falcons controlled the division for much of the early part of the season before losing control in Week 14, when they reached the end of their four-game losing streak while Tampa Bay had won three consecutive games.
Atlanta, which led the NFC South by two games in mid-November and held the division lead entering December, now merely has to win out to secure its first NFC South title since 2016 and its first playoff trip since 2017.
The Falcons close the season with a Sunday Night Football road game against the Washington Commanders (10-5) on Dec. 29 before hosting the Carolina Panthers (4-11) in the finale Jan. 5.
Tampa Bay, meanwhile, hosts the Panthers and New Orleans Saints (5-9, pending Monday night game) to finish the campaign.
The Buccaneers have a 52% chance to win the NFC South compared to the Falcons’ 48% chance, according to The Athletic‘s playoff projections model.
But ultimately, the only number that matters to Atlanta is two — the Falcons’ magic number, as any combination of their own wins or Buccaneers losses that equates to two sends Atlanta to the postseason.
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