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Falcons' Yasir Abdullah: Gets clearance to practice again
The Falcons designated Abdullah (hamstring) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Abdullah went to Atlanta's injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring back in Week 4 at New Orleans, but it now looks like he may be close to returning to game action. The transaction opens a 21-day window during which the Falcons can officially activate Abdullah from IR before they'd have to put him back on the shelf for the rest of the campaign.
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Falcons' Samson Ebukam: Placed on IR
Ebukam (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
Ebukam suffered a hamstring injury in Week 9 versus the Buccaneers, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests as a result of the injury. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith is a top candidate to operate in a more prominent role at outside linebacker.
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Falcons' Nick Folk: Misses only field-goal attempt
Folk went 0-for-1 on field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.
The kicker missed wide left from 53 yards out in the first quarter. It was difficult for the Atlanta offense to move the ball in rainy conditions. Folk has failed to connect on four field-goal tries and an extra point in 2026.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Back from suspension
The NFL reinstated Pearce on Monday after he served his eight-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Darius Hayes of Sports Illustrated reports.
Pearce had to miss the first eight games of the season following an arrest back in February, but he's now back with the Falcons' active roster for Week 9. He projects to eventually play a big role on the edge during the second half of the campaign, but he might get eased back into things to start out.
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Falcons' Khalil Herbert: Back to practice squad
Herbert reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
With Brian Robinson (hamstring) missing a second straight contest Sunday against the Bucs, Herbert played 10 offensive snaps behind Bijan Robinson's 43. Herbert carried the ball four times for 12 yards and caught his only target for three yards against Tampa Bay.
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Falcons' Samson Ebukam: Won't play Week 9
Ebukam (hamstring) has been ruled out for Atlanta's Week 9 matchup versus the Bengals, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Ebukam got hurt during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay and could now be in danger of missing multiple games. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith and Charles Snowden will likely see increased playing time.
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Falcons' Zachariah Branch: Sidelined by hamstring injury
Coach Kevin Stefanski noted Monday that Branch (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
The same applies to LB Samson Ebukam, with Josh Kendall of The Athletic relaying via Stefanski that either or both of the injured players could face multi-game absences. Through eight games thus far, Branch has caught 10 of his 12 targets for 64 yards. In the 2026 third-rounder's looming absence, Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus will continue to lead Atlanta's WR corps, with Chris Blair in reserve.
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Falcons' Chris Blair: No targets in Week 8
Blair went without a target while playing nine of the Falcons' 53 offensive snaps in Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.
Blair has been active for all eight of the Falcons' games this season, but the 29-year-old wideout has been scarcely involved on offense. He's thus far recorded just a six-yard reception on four targets, three of which came in Week 2. Blair should continue to suit up for the Falcons on gamedays but will provide most of his value on special teams.
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Falcons' Jahan Dotson: Secures two catches in loss
Dotson caught two of five targets for 95 yards during Sunday's 16-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Dotson and the rest of the Falcons offense were held in check for the majority of Sunday's loss. The wide receiver did provide Atlanta's biggest highlight play of the day, connecting with quarterback Michael Penix for a 76-yard gain on the team's final possession of the day in the fourth quarter. Dotson's 95 yards were a season high, and he has now reeled in 14 of 31 targets for 337 yards and two touchdowns over eight contests to open the 2026 regular season.
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Falcons' Kyle Pitts: Locked down in Week 8
Pitts caught two of five targets for six yards during Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.
Pitts was unable to make it four straight weeks with a touchdown, and he was held to two or fewer catches for the first time since Week 3 versus Green Bay. The tight end has exceeded 50 receiving yards just one time over eight contests to open the 2026 campaign, so fantasy managers are pretty reliant on him reaching the end zone. Pitts and the rest of the Falcons' offense will have a good chance to get back on track in Week 9 against the Bengals' inconsistent defense.
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Falcons' Michael Penix: Nightmare afternoon in rainy conditions
Penix completed eight of 24 passes for 125 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing five times for 11 yards in the Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered.
Penix endured a career-worst all-around game in rainy conditions after coming into the afternoon with just one interception in his first five games. Only two of Penix's four picks led to Buccaneers points -- and just a pair of field goals at that -- but the Falcons defense was helpless against Tampa Bay's ground attack in the shutout. Sunday's conditions were a clear outlier, so Penix should be expected to bounce back across the pond in a Week 9 matchup against a vulnerable Bengals secondary next Sunday in Madrid.
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Falcons' Drake London: Forgettable afternoon in loss
London brought in one of six targets for eight yards in the Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Michael Penix was picked off four times by the Buccaneers' defense throughout the rainy afternoon while completing only 33.3 percent of his passes, so London's near career-worst numbers were a bit more understandable in that context. The talented wideout had come into the day with at least 62 receiving yards in five straight contests, and he should have a chance to bounce back when the Falcons face off with the Bengals in Madrid next Sunday.
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Falcons' Bijan Robinson: Manages solid rushing total in shutout
Robinson rushed 19 times for 76 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
It was a bizarre afternoon overall in very rain conditions in Tampa Bay, and Robinson managed to salvage his day with a solid rushing yardage total. Robinson's tally on the ground was actually his best since Week 5, although his streak of games without a rushing touchdown extended to four games. Robinson is still averaging 5.2 yards per carry on the season and is now up to 983 scrimmage yards and five total touchdowns heading into next Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Bengals in Madrid.
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Falcons' Samson Ebukam: Unlikely to return vs. Tampa Bay
Ebukam (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Ebukam may have aggravated the same hamstring injury that he was dealing with earlier in the season. Za'Darius Smith, Charles Snowden and Jared Ivey are all in line for more defensive snaps.
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Falcons' Zachariah Branch: Hurts hamstring Sunday
Branch (hamstring) was forced out Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a hamstring injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Prior to that, Branch wasn't targeted in the contest. In his absence versus Tampa Bay, Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheaus and Chris Blair are available to handle Atlanta's WR duties.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
134.8 (4th) |
200.5 (24th) |
323.1 (21st) |
| Def. |
118.3 (18th) |
237.5 (17th) |
341.6 (18th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| B. Robinson Jr. RB Brian Robinson Jr. RB | Hamstring |
| D. Deablo LB Divine Deablo LB | Forearm |
| J. Walker LB Jalon Walker LB | Knee - ACL |
| S. Ebukam DE Samson Ebukam DE | Hamstring |
| Z. Branch WR Zachariah Branch WR | Hamstring |