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Falcons' Dee Alford: Out for Sunday
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Dee Alford (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Amna Subhan of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Alford's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as the Tusculum product was unable to practice all week after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints. Atlanta's cornerback room is expected to be headlined by A.J. Terrell, Kevin King and Clark Phillips with Alford, Mike Hughes (neck) and Antonio Hamilton (pectoral) all sidelined for Week 11.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: DNP on Wednesday
Dee Alford (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.Alford played just 21 total snaps (15 defensive and six on special teams) and recorded one tackle before exiting Sunday's loss to the Saints with a hamstring injury. If 27-year-old is unable to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss the Atlanta Falcons' Week 11 matchup against the Broncos.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Healthy for Week 6
Dee Alford (concussion) holds no injury designation for Sunday's game against Carolina.Alford left last Thursday's matchup against the Buccaneers early with a concussion, but it appears he's healed and ready to take on the Panthers this Sunday. The 5-foot-11 cornerback has 29 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended so far this season.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Returns to full practice
Dee Alford (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.Alford suffered a concussion in last Thursday's win over the Buccaneers and appears well on his way to clearing the league's five-step protocol. Barring any setbacks, he'll likely be able to suit up Sunday against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Limited Wednesday
Dee Alford (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.Alford was placed in concussion protocol after sustaining a head injury in the first quarter of the Atlanta Falcons' Week 5 win over the Buccaneers, so Wednesday's limited session comes as no surprise. The 26-year-old cornerback will still need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion process in order to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Enters protocol
Dee Alford was placed in the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in last Thursday's 36-30 win over the Buccaneers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.Alford suffered the injury in the first quarter and was not allowed to return to the game. In his absence, Antonio Hamilton took over slot corner duties and recorded two combined tackles. Hamilton will likely be tasked with that role again if Alford doesn't get clearance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Departs Thursday with head injury
Dee Alford is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's contest versus Tampa Bay, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.Alford was hurt in the first quarter while making a tackle of Chris Godwin. Antonio Hamilton entered as the Atlanta Falcons' nickel corner in Alford's stead and will likely be asked to hold down that role if the latter is unable to return.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Notches first sack
Dee Alford recorded nine tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defensed during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.After a quiet start to the campaign, Alford has racked up 19 tackles (15 solo) over the last two weeks. The slot cornerback also recorded his first career full sack - he had a split sack during his rookie season in 2022. With Mike Hughes moving outside this season, Alford appears to be thriving in a starting role.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Tallies 10 tackles Week 3
Dee Alford finished Sunday's 22-17 loss to Kansas City with 10 tackles (seven solo).Alford was the second-leading scorer for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday behind Troy Andersen (12). After playing just 29 defensive snaps in Week 1 against the Steelers, Alford has played 98 snaps on defense over the last two regular season games and has established himself as the slot corner alongside starters A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes. Alford has 17 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defended through the first three games of the year.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Operates as slot CB
Dee Alford mustered two tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.With Mike Hughes moving outside, Alford has stepped up as the Atlanta Falcons' starting slot CB in 2024. Alford played 31 defensive snaps in Week 1, which isn't enough to generate IDP value. The Steelers don't run many three-wideout sets anymore, so Alford may see more snaps when Atlanta faces a more pass-happy team.
Dee Alford
#20 DB / Atlanta Falcons / EXP: 3YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 177 lb Age: 27 College: Tusculum Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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- FANTASY PTS
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- 2%
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- CB Rank
- NR