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Bowman (knee) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Bills.

Bowman was added to the injury report Friday and wasn't cleared to play in Monday night's contest. Dee Alford and Mike Ford project to see increased snaps on defense in Bowman's absence.

Carter (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against Buffalo.

Once again, the Falcons will go with just two running backs on the gameday roster, as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier will handle all backfield duties.

McCloud (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Bills.

Even with Darnell Mooney (hamstring) ruled out, McCloud will be a healthy inactive against Buffalo. It's pretty surprising considering the Falcons' lack of proven wide receivers behind Drake London, but Atlanta will roll with Casey Washington, David Sills, KhaDarel Hodge and Jamal Agnew behind London versus Buffalo.

Bullard did not suffer a concussion in Sunday's win over the Bengals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Bullard passed the concussion check Sunday and said it felt more like a stinger. It's still unclear if he will be able to play in next Sunday's Week 7 game against the Cardinals. Bullard has posted 27 tackles (19 solo) on 71 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps through five appearances.

Samuel (neck/ribs) is inactive for Monday's road game against Atlanta.

Samuel was initially listed as questionable for Monday's matchup after practicing on a limited basis twice this week, but he ultimately won't go. With Buffalo set to benefit from a Week 7 bye, Samuel will have extra time to get healthy and work to get back on the field Week 8 versus the Panthers on Oct. 26. With Samuel sidelined Monday, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir and Joshua Palmer are in line to lead the Bills' wideout corps, while Brandon Codrington and Ty Johnson will operate as the team's top kick returners.

Kincaid (oblique) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Falcons.

Kincaid, who opened the practice week Thursday sporting a non-contact jersey, subsequently was deemed limited in all three sessions before being listed as questionable for Monday's contest. Now that he's been ruled out versus Atlanta, Dawson Knox is in line to lead the Bills' Week 6 TE corps, with Jackson Hawes available to mix in. Kincaid will target a potential return to action Sunday, Oct. 26 against the Panthers following Buffalo's bye week.

Stewart (ankle) was estimated as a full participant on Monday's practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Stewart has missed the Bengals' last four games with the ankle injury, but his full estimation would seem to put him on track to return Thursday night against the Steelers.

Jones (ribs) was estimated as a DNP on Monday's practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Jones must have injured his ribs in Sunday's loss to the Packers, as he went into that contest battling some Achilles pain before being cleared to play. Jones has logged just four offensive snaps all season but handles kickoff and punt returns for the Bengals. If Jones is unable to play Thursday night against the Steelers, Jermaine Burton could get the call to handle return duties.

Hudson (concussion) was estimated as a DNP on Monday's practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Hudson came out of Sunday's loss to the Packers with concussion symptoms and is in the league's protocol. It's going to be a difficult challenge for him to gain clearance ahead of Thursday night's date with the Steelers. With Mike Gesicki (pectoral) very unlikely to play, Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy would be in line to handle tight-end duties for Cincinnati.

The Falcons have elevated Thompkins for Monday's game against Buffalo, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Thompkins will get a chance to provide depth at wide receiver for the Falcons on Monday, with Darnell Mooney (hamstring) ruled out. Across seven regular-season appearances with the Panthers in 2024, Thompkins secured all four of his targets for 20 receiving yards while also contributing in the return game. He'll revert to Atlanta's practice squad after Monday's contest.