The Atlanta Falcons will be facing the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in an NFC matchup. Ahead of the game, Atlanta is 5-9, while Arizona is 3-11. But some key players on both sides of the ball have been on the injury report this week, and more were added. Here are the updates on the Falcons’ injuries.
Falcons Injury Update
Star wide receiver Drake London has missed four consecutive games in this late-season stretch, but Atlanta is hopeful that he’ll play. Especially given that London practiced this week in a limited participation capacity. It was reported by Tori McElhaney of the official team site that London stated that he was trending in the right direction.”
London also talked about wanting to be on the field and ready for Sunday, saying, “I want to get back out there quick as possible,” London said. “But everything is going smoothly. I’ve been making good strides and leaps. That’s all I can ask for.” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that London is playing, even though he is questionable and did not practice Friday, as he is still recovering from the PCL injury sustained against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11.
In other news, rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was added to the injury report with a foot injury and did not practice. After his breakout game last week against Tampa Bay where he had three touchdowns, tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. is dealing with a knee injury but did practice in a limited capacity on Friday.
Cornerback Mike Hughes didn’t practice either, dealing with an ankle injury, which opens the door for Cobee Bryant, who had a good game against the Buccaneers last week, having 5 total tackles and a pass deflection.
Friday, Dec. 19 — Injury Report
Full Participation
- RB Bijan Robinson (illness)
- CB Dee Alford (illness)
- EDGE Leonard Floyd (illness)
- DL LaCale London (shoulder)
- DL Ruke Orhorhoro (groin)
Limited Participation
- TE Kyle Pitts (knee)
- DL Brandon Dorlus (illness/shoulder)
- ILB Kaden Elliss (not injury related – resting)
- T Jake Matthews (not injury related – resting)
Did Not Participate
- WR KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder)
- WR Drake London (knee)
- CB Mike Hughes (ankle)
- EDGE James Pearce Jr. (foot)
- TE Charlie Woerner (not injury related – resting)
- DL David Onyemata (not injury related – resting)
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Friday, Dec. 19 – Game Report**
Questionable
- WR Drake London (knee)
- EDGE James Pearce Jr. (foot)
- DL Brandon Dorlus (illness / shoulder)
Doubtful
- N/A
Out
- WR KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder)
- CB Mike Hughes (ankle)
