Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Andersen appeared to be past his knee issue after logging consecutive full practice sessions before Atlanta's Week 13 loss to the Chargers. However, he played just 16 defensive snaps Sunday before practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday, suggesting that the injury may have worsened. Andersen's participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up in Week 14, when the Falcons face the Vikings.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Still nursing hamstring injury
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Landman (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman played through his hamstring issue in the Falcons' Week 13 loss to the Chargers, recording four total tackles across just 17 defensive snaps. Wednesday's limited session indicates that the Colorado product is still dealing with the injury in some capacity, and he could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup against the Vikings if he's unable to practice in full Thursday or Friday.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Past neck issue
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Hughes (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes missed the Falcons' last two games due to a neck injury sustained in a Week 10 loss to the Saints, but Wednesday's full practice session suggests that he's since recovered. With Hughes back at full health, he's expected to start opposite A.J. Terrell as part of Atlanta's top outside cornerback duo in Week 14, when the Falcons travel to Minnesota.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Designated to return
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Orhorhoro (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Clemson has been sidelined for the Falcons' last four games after sustaining an ankle injury in a Week 8 win over the Buccaneers. However, he returned to practice Wednesday, giving the team 21 days to activate him to the active roster or he has to revert to IR. If activated before Sunday's game, Orhorhoro has a chance to play in the Week 14 matchup against the Vikings.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Notches sack in loss
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Onyemata recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.
Onyemata was able to get to Justin Herbert for his first sack since Week 5, raising his season total to 2.0 sacks over 12 games. The defensive lineman has now registered 34 total tackles (17 solo), including the 2.0 sacks, while also securing a pass defensed in 2024.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Four tackles in loss
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Landman compiled four total tackles (no solo) in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.
Landman played in a rotation with Troy Andersen (knee) at inside linebacker in Andersen's return to the field in Week 13, recording three more tackles than his counterpart. Landman has now recorded 56 total tackles (30 solo) and three forced fumbles over eight games in 2024, and he'll likely continue to have the edge over Andersen moving forward.
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Falcons' Arnold Ebiketie: Two sacks in loss
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Ebiketie registered three solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.
Ebiketie was able to record his first multi-sack performance of the year Sunday, getting to quarterback Justin Herbert twice in the loss. The linebacker played just 42 percent of the team's defensive snaps, his lowest total since Week 5, but he made the most of his opportunities. Ebiketie has now compiled 27 total tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed over 12 games in 2024.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Secures sack in loss
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Elliss recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.
Elliss was able to get to quarterback Justin Herbert for his first sack since Week 9 in the loss. The linebacker did see his streak of five straight games with double-digit tackles come to an end though. Elliss has now produced 103 total tackles (60 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while registering two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 12 games in 2024.
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Falcons' JD Bertrand: Good to go vs. Bolts
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Bertrand (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Bertrand missed the Falcons' last three games due to a concussion. He was able to log consecutive full practices to end the week, and he has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game. The rookie fifth-round pick has logged 10 tackles (seven solo) across eight regular-season games.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Won't play Week 13
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Hughes (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Despite participating in Friday's practice in a full capacity, Hughes will miss his second straight game due to a neck injury he suffered against the Saints in Week 10. While he won't play Sunday, the fact he was able to practice this week is a good sign that Hughes should be able to return for Week 14 against the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 8. Clark Phillips will likely serve as the Falcons' second starting outside corner Sunday alongside A.J. Terrell due to Hughes' injury.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Will play vs. Bolts
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Landman (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Landman popped up on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, but he'll be good to go Sunday after logging consecutive full practices to end the week. In the six games prior to the Falcons' Week 12 bye, Landman logged 46 tackles (26 solo) and three forced fumbles.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Past knee injury
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Andersen (knee) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Andersen has missed six games this season due to a knee injury, but it appears he's on track to play against the Chargers on Sunday given his practice participation Thursday. Across five regular-season games, Andersen has logged 44 tackles (26 solo) and one interception.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Past hamstring injury
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Alford (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Alford was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury that forced him to be sidelined against the Broncos in Week 11, but he looks to be on track to play Sunday against the Chargers. Through 10 regular-season games, Alford has logged 54 tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and six passes defensed.
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Falcons' Antonio Hamilton: Full practice Wednesday
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Hamilton (pectoral) was a full participant at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Hamilton appears to be set to return to the field after missing the team's Week 11 loss to the Broncos with a pectoral injury before the team was idle in Week 12. The 31-year-old could step into a starting role at cornerback against the Chargers on Sunday with Dee Alford (hamstring) and Mike Hughes (neck) still nursing injuries.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Still nursing neck issue
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Hughes (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
The veteran cornerback was held out of the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Broncos after sustaining a neck injury the week prior. Hughes has appeared in 10 games this season, recording 46 total tackles and three passes defended. If he's forced to miss his second consecutive game with this neck issue in a Week 13 matchup against the Chargers, expect Clark Phillips to see additional work in Atlanta's secondary.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Opens week with limited work
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Alford (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Alford was sidelined for Atlanta's Week 11 loss to the Broncos after sustaining a hamstring injury the game prior. He had some additional recovery time with the Falcons' Week 12 bye; however, Wednesday's limited session suggests he's still dealing with the issue. Alford's practice participation Thursday and Friday will offer the best insight into whether he can return for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Still nursing injury
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Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Andersen missed the Falcons' most recent game in the Week 11 loss to the Broncos due to a knee injury, and Wednesday's limited session indicates that he's still nursing the issue. If the third-year pro from Montana State is sidelined for the sixth time this season in Week 13, expect Rashaan Evans to serve as one of the Falcons' top backup inside linebackers.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Limited Wednesday
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Landman (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Landman popped up on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury despite the team having a Week 12 bye. The Colorado product has appeared in seven games this season and recorded 52 total tackles. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up when the Chargers travel to Atlanta in Week 13.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Still not near return
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Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Hellams (ankle) is still "slow to go," Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Hellams has been sidelined since the preseason with a serious ankle injury, and it seems like he'll have to remain out at least through Week 13. A return to action in 2024 hasn't been ruled out, but he is starting to run out of time to make it happen.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Active in defeat
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Landman recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.
The inside linebacker also played on 97 percent of the defensive snaps. Landman now has 52 tackles (30 solo) and three forced fumbles on the year.
