Dorlus (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dorlus logged a trio of limited practices from Monday to Wednesday, so it looks as though he'll have a fair chance to take the field versus Tampa Bay on Thursday. He wasn't able to suit up Week 14 against the Seahawks due to his groin injury. If Dorlus is unable to play Thursday, however, Elijah Garcia will stand to handle an expanded depth role on defense.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Listed as questionable for TNF
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Walker (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Walker picked up a quad injury during Atlanta's loss to Seattle in Week 14 and has been limited in practice since, meaning his status for Thursday's game could legitimately come down to the wire. If the rookie first-round pick isn't able to suit up versus Tampa Bay, Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce will both be candidates to benefit from increased defensive snaps.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Questionable to face Buccaneers
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Onyemata (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Onyemata logged another limited practice Wednesday. He was able to play through his foot issue versus Seattle in Week 14, though that resulted in Onyemata handling a season-low 46 percent of defensive snaps, across which he tallied just two assisted tackles.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Good to go for TNF
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Terrell (neck) does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Terrell was listed as a limited participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice, but he upgraded to full activity levels Wednesday. The standout cornerback will be available for Thursday's divisional matchup on the road against Tampa Bay. Across 11 regular season-appearances so far, Terrell has tallied 52 tackles (36 solo), eight passes defensed and one forced fumble.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Registers six stops
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Deablo recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.
Deablo has posted 22 tackles (17 solo) over the last three games since returning from injury. Still, his tackle count overall this season has been low with just 5.1 per game, but he should remain an every-snap linebacker for the fantasy playoffs against the Buccaneers, Cardinals and Rams.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Tallies six stops
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Elliss posted six tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.
Elliss is in his third season with the Falcons and is on track for 100 tackles once again, as he sits with 88 tackles (49 solo) through 13 games. The 2019 seventh-round pick has added four pass breakups, 3.5 sacks and an interception. He should be a sturdy fantasy option moving forward.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Estimated as limited again Tuesday
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Dorlus (groin) was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.
Dorlus was also estimated as limited for Monday's walkthrough. He didn't play Sunday against the Seahawks due to a groin issue, and with a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday's battle against the Bucs, he's in danger of missing a second straight game. However, Dorlus' status for that contest should become more clear with Wednesday's practice report.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Still tending to foot issue
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Onyemata (foot) was a limited participant during the Falcons' walkthrough practice Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Onyemata was able to play through his foot problem in Week 14 versus the Seahawks, but it's still bothering him as Atlanta is starting preparation for Week 15. As long as he's able to practice Wednesday, he should still be considered likely to play Thursday at Tampa Bay.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Dealing with neck issue
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Terrell (neck) was a limited participant during the Falcons' walkthrough practice Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Terrell tied his season-high tackle total (eight) Sunday versus the Seahawks, but it looks like he may have picked up a neck injury along the way. He'll only get one chance to log a full practice prior to Thursday's game at Tampa Bay, so his name will be worth checking on when Atlanta releases its last practice report of the week Wednesday.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Deemed limited Tuesday
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Walker (quadriceps) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.
Walker had to leave Sunday's loss to Seattle early after hurting his quad in the first half. He's been deemed limited in each of the Falcons' two walkthroughs this week, so his status is very much up in the air ahead of Thursday's Week 15 matchup versus Tampa Bay. If Walker can't play against the Bucs, Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce could both be in line for more defensive snaps than usual.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Another quiet performance
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Bates logged two solo tackles during the Falcons' 37-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Bates was one of three Falcons defenders to play every single snap Sunday, but the veteran safety tied a season low with just two stops. He is now up to 77 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, and he has four more games to crack the tackling century mark for the sixth time in his career and for a third consecutive season.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Picks off Darnold in Week 14 loss
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Hughes tallied six solo tackles and an interception during the Falcons' 37-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Hughes picked off a Sam Darnold pass that was tipped by A.J. Terrell early in the second quarter, though the Falcons weren't able to convert the turnover into points after Zane Gonzalez's 50-yard field goal was blocked by Nick Emmanwori. Not only was it Hughes' first interception of the season, but it was also his first pick since Week 1 of the 2021 campaign as a member of the Chiefs. The veteran corner is up to 51 tackles (40 solo) and seven pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Leaves game with quad injury
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Walker (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Walker is having his quad injury evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce are in line for more snaps at the edge rusher position for as long as Walker is out of the game.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Will play Sunday
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Pearce (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Despite being listed as questionable, Pearce was trending toward playing after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he felt good about the rookie's chances of suiting up in Week 14. Pearce has yet to miss a game this season, notching 15 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.
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Falcons' Josh Woods: No injury designation
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Woods (hamstring) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Woods practiced all week despite the injury, closing the week with a pair of limited practices. That will be enough for him to suit up for the first time since Week 10. Woods is likely to contribute only on special teams.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Sidelined by groin issue
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Dorlus (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dorlus has played through an oblique issue the last few weeks, but he was unable to practice all week with the groin injury. He'll be forced to miss his first game of the season and will leave a void in Atlanta's pass rush after logging 4.5 sacks across his last five games.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Ruled out for Week 14
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Hellams (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hellams was unable to practice at all this week after apparently suffering a hamstring injury during Atlanta's Week 13 loss to the Jets. He's contributed almost exclusively on special teams this season.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Questionable for Sunday
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Onyemata (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.
The 33-year-old upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. Onyemata has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. If active for the Week 14 contest, he's expected to operate as one of the Falcons' top interior defensive linemen.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Questionable for Week 14
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Pearce (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Although the 22-year-old is dealing with a back injury, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he feels good about Pearce's chances of playing Sunday. Pearce, a 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee, has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. If he's active in Week 14, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top edge rushers.
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Falcons' Josh Woods: Limited practice Thursday
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Woods (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
Woods was able to log a full practice Wednesday, so Thursday's session is a notable step backwards. The linebacker has missed the last three contests with the hamstring issue, so he'll look to get back to full participation at Friday's final practice of the week and play Sunday against the Seahawks.
