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Onyemata produced two tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers. Onyemata played 43 of Atlanta's 68 defensive snaps in Week 1, a solid amount for a 300-pound DT, but his production was lackluster. Onyemata finished with a career-high 50 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, last season, but he may face more double teams this season, as Atlanta's switch to a 3-4 defense may leave him alone in the middle of the trenches more often.
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Onyemata finished 2023 with 50 tackles (25 solo), 4.0 sacks, three pass defenses and two forced fumbles in 14 appearances. After seven years in New Orleans, Onyemata joined the Falcons on a three-year deal last offseason. In his first season with Atlanta, the 2016 fourth-round pick notched career highs in tackles and forced fumbles despite missing three games due to injury. Onyemata likely won't flirt with double-digit sacks, but he's recorded multiple sacks in seven straight seasons, totaling 27 during that stretch. Onyemata figures to remain a key piece of Atlanta's defense over the next two seasons.
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Onyemata (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice. Onyemata has been dealing with the ankle issue for weeks but was able to play last week after missing the previous two games. He played his normal allotment of snaps versus Indianapolis but recorded zero tackles and just one quarterback hit.
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Onyemata (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts. The starting nose tackle is back after a two-game absence. Onyemata's return should relegate Ta'Quon Graham to the bench. Onyemata has 45 tackles, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 2023.
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Onyemata (ankle) is considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Colts, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. Onyemata was able to practice in a limited capacity this week after missing the last two games with an ankle injury, but his status is still uncertain for Week 16. If he's forced to sit out again, Ta'Quon Graham will draw another start at nose tackle.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | @PHI | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | KC | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | NO | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | TB | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | @CAR | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | SEA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | @TB | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | DAL | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | @NO | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | @DEN | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12/01 | Los Angeles | 8 |
| 14 | 12/08 | @Minnesota | 12 |
| 15 | 12/16 | @Las Vegas | 7 |
| 16 | 12/22 | New York | 18 |
| 17 | 12/29 | @Washington | 1 |
| 18 | 01/05 | Carolina | 31 |