The Atlanta Falcons will take on the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 17 Monday Night Football showdown in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Leading up to the contest, Atlanta is 6-9 and third in the NFC South. At the same time, Los Angeles is third in the NFC West with a record of 11-4. Leading up to the game, the Falcons have had key players on the injury report this week.
Key Falcons Players on This Week’s Injury Report
It was reported by Tori McElhaney of the official team site that rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was listed on the injury report with a neck injury on Thursday. Pearce Jr. was a limited participant for Thursday’s practice. Pearce Jr. has had a good season with 14 total tackles and eight and a half sacks.
McElhaney also reported that cornerback Mike Hughes was a non-participant in practice on Thursday, which could mean that either cornerback Cobee Bryant or C.J. Henderson could get the start against the Rams. Bryant did well against Tampa Bay in Week 15 with five tackles and a pass deflection. Henderson sealed the game against the Arizona Cardinals with an interception.
Wide receiver Drake London was limited in practice this week as he’s still recovering from the knee injury that he sustained in their 27-30 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 11. London played against Arizona, but only had three catches for 27 yards.
Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. was also listed on Friday’s injury report with a knee injury, and so was defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro with the same. Both players were limited in Friday’s practice. Pitts has dealt with knee injuries before, but he has been relatively healthy this season; that could be something to watch out for. Pitts has 80 catches for 854 yards and five touchdowns so far on the year.
Orhorhoro has 11 total tackles and two and a half sacks on the year. He’s also a key player in stopping the run.
Thursday’s and Friday’s Practice/Injury Report
Thursday, Dec. 25
Full Participation
- N/A
Limited Participation
- WR Drake London (knee)
- EDGE James Pearce Jr. (neck)
- CB Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness)
- TE Teagan Quitoriano (hamstring)
Did Not Participate
- CB Mike Hughes (ankle)
Friday, Dec. 26
Full Participation
- TE Teagan Quitoriano (hamstring)
Limited Participation
- WR Drake London (knee)
- TE Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee)
- CB Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness)
- EDGE James Pearce Jr. (neck)
- DL Ruke Orhorhoro (knee)
- DL Sam Roberts (knee/ankle)
Did Not Participate
- CB Mike Hughes (ankle)
