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Falcons' Dee Alford: Picks off Mayfield in Week 15
Dee Alford recorded three total tackles (all solo) and one interception in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.Alford nabbed a crucial fourth-quarter interception that set up a Atlanta Falcons touchdown and pulled the game within one score Thursday. He's been an integral part of Atlanta's secondary this season, tallying 56 total tackles, 10 passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 13 appearances. The Tusculum product is expected to continue operating as the team's top slot corner in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Racks up 10 tackles in return
Dee Alford tallied 10 tackles (nine solo), a defensed pass and a fumble recovery Sunday in a 24-10 Week 12 win over the Saints.Alford didn't play in Week 11 due to a concussion but was cleared in time to suit up Sunday. He ended up leading the Atlanta Falcons in tackles while reaching the double-digit mark for the first time this season. Alford also had a fumble recovery early in the game that led to a Falcons field goal. The fourth-year cornerback will likely see a larger role moving forward with Billy Bowman out for the season due to a torn Achilles.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Cleared for Week 12 return
Dee Alford (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.Alford has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will return following a one-game absence. He could be used in the slot in the absence of Billy Bowman (Achilles), or Alford may slot in as a backup at outside cornerback.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Full practice participant Thursday
Dee Alford (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Alford suffered a concussion in Week 10 against Indianapolis and didn't play against Carolina this past Sunday. He began prep this week with a limited session, then upgraded to full Thursday. Alford thus seems in line to return to action in Week 12 against the Saints, though he'll first need to clear concussion protocol if he hasn't done so already.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Still in concussion protocol
Dee Alford (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Alford sat out Sunday's game versus the Panthers because of a concussion he sustained in Week 10 at Indianapolis, and he's still not back up to full speed as Atlanta begins Week 12 prep. He'll have to clear league concussion protocol Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Won't play in Week 11
Dee Alford (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.The 28-year-old sustained a concussion in the Atlanta Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Colts and was not able to clear protocol in time to play in Sunday's divisional matchup. Alford will be sidelined for the first time in Week 11, having recording 29 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and seven passes defended over nine games. Expect Billy Bowman and Xavier Watts to play larger roles in the Falcons' secondary while Alford is out Sunday.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Limited practice Wednesday
Dee Alford (concussion) practiced in limited fashion Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Alford suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Colts in Berlin. He'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol before being cleared to play Sunday against the Panthers, but beginning the week on the field in any capacity is a positive sign.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Won't return vs. Indianapolis
Dee Alford (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Alford was assessed by medical staff after taking a hit to the head in the first half, and the fourth-year pro has entered the league's concussion protocol and will not return. Natrone Brooks and Keith Taylor are in line for more snaps at outside corner in Alford's absence.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Possible concussion
Dee Alford is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Alford took a hit to the head in the first quarter of Sunday's game, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. He got the start at corner in the absence of Mike Hughes (neck), so the Falcons could opt to insert Natrone Brooks at outside corner or shift Billy Bowman from the slot for as long as Alford is out of the game.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Logs sack versus Dolphins
Dee Alford tallied five solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Atlanta Falcons' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.Alford was one of Atlanta's few bright spots during the loss, recording the team's lone sack of Tua Tagovailoa. Across seven games played, the 27-year-old has logged 24 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and an interception. He will look to add to his totals during the Week 9 matchup versus the Patriots.
Dee Alford
#20 DB / Atlanta Falcons / EXP: 4YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 180 lb Age: 28 College: Tusculum Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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