After a 37-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons are preparing to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road in a Week 15 Thursday Night Football game at 8:15 p.m.
Because the Falcons have only a short rest period, they held a light practice on Tuesday.
What Key Contributors are Injured for the Atlanta Falcons?
On the team’s injury report, there are eight players of note whose status could affect the team’s next game. Here’s how the injury report shapes up:
1) Drake London
The biggest concern for fans is wide receiver Drake London. The latest news is discouraging. Due to his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury, London did not practice on Monday or participate in activities on Tuesday, and he was officially ruled out by Raheem Morris on Wednesday.
This will be the fourth-straight game that London has missed, and this is a major blow to the Falcons since their go-to option and the engine behind their passing attack.
2) Brandon Dorlus
Defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus missed Week 14 with a groin injury. His return for TNF is confirmed. He trained on a limited basis on Tuesday and gave a positive signal to the coaching staff.
3) Chris Lindstrom
With a foot injury sustained during Week 9, right guard Chris Lindstrom has yet to miss a game for the Falcons. Although the injury has limited his participation in practice, he remains available to play in Week 15Â for the Falcons.
4) David Onyemata
David Onyemata continues to deal with foot issues, which have limited his participation in practice and could impact his readiness for future games. Still, he participated on a limited basis in the most recent practice and expects to join full activity on Wednesday. Despite ongoing pain, the DT played in Week 14 against the Seahawks.
5) Jalon Walker
Concerns for the Falcons fans arose when Jalon Walker left the field against the Seahawks late in the second quarter, but because his quad injury was minor, he is expected to play in Week 15 with little or no limitation.
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In 11 games played during the regular season, Walker had 5.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and 31 tackles. His move from linebacker, a position he played during college football, was the right decision.
6) A.J. Terrell Jr.
Cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. also practiced on a limited basis and expects to play Thursday night after suffering a neck injury, which limited his participation. These injuries have affected his playing time this season, including a hamstring injury in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers.
7) KhaDarel Hodge
KhaDarel Hodge struggled with shoulder problems, trained on a limited basis on Tuesday, but still expected to be available against the Buccaneers. This suggests the injury limited him to special teams, where he played 23 snaps, but prevented him from taking any offensive snaps against the Seahawks.
8) Kyle Pitts Sr.
Finally, Kyle Pitts Sr. was listed as a limited participant in the most recent practice due to a knee injury. This could significantly impact the team’s performance, causing fans to worry about the tight end potentially missing his first game of the current regular season. He is one of the franchise’s most important players at the moment, ranking 16th in PFSN’s TE Impact ranking with a grade of 79.0.