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The Rams activated Atwell (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.

Atwell doesn't have a designation for Sunday's tilt against the Lions, so his activation from injured reserve indicates that he's available to return from a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury. If he's active, Atwell will compete with Xavier Smith and Jordan Whittington for snaps at the WR3 spot behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (hamstring). Prior to his extended absence, Atwell caught four passes (one nine targets) for 164 yards and one touchdown across six regular-season games.

Diggs (knee) is not to play versus the Minnesota on Sunday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Diggs has been practicing since he was designated to return from IR on Nov. 30, and he was limited in Wednesday through Friday's sessions. Schultz adds that the cornerback's relationship with the Cowboys has "soured" and "been severed," as it appears he may feel ready to return to action even if the team does not. Meanwhile, Dallas co-owner Stephen Jones said Friday that he feels like Diggs will be activated this year, according to Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. The 27-year-old would need to be activated before the Week 16 contest versus the Chargers, or else he'll revert to IR for the remainder of the season.

Pearce recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

Pearce was one of five Falcons to get after the quarterback during Thursday's divisional win, bringing down Baker Mayfield in the first and second quarters. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee is beginning to emerge as a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, having recorded at least one full sack in each of Atlanta's last six games. His next opportunity to rush the passer will likely come in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

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 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.

Mahogany (fibula) has been downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.

The second-year pro from Boston College returned to limited practice this week but is not ready for in-game action just yet. Mahogany will remain on the Lions' injured reserve list, and his next opportunity to suit up will come in the Week 16 matchup against the Steelers.

Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams.

Harper sustained a concussion during the Week 14 win over the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. The 25-year-old was limited throughout this week of practice and deemed questionable on Friday, but he'll ultimately miss at least one more game with this issue. With fellow safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both ruled out as well, veterans Daniel Thomas, Avonte Maddox and Jalen Mills will all likely take on bigger roles versus LA.

Watts posted nine total tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

Watts led Atlanta's defense in total tackles, tallying nine or more stops for the third time this season in Thursday's divisional win. The 2025 third-round pick from Notre Dame has had an impressive rookie campaign, recording 79 total tackles and seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, through 14 appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jessie Bates in the Falcons' secondary in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

Elliss tallied six total tackles (all solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

The 30-year-old linebacker has now posted six or more stops in eight of the Falcons' last nine games. Elliss has appeared in all 14 of Atlanta's contests this season, recording a team-leading 94 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, four passes defensed, with one interception, and one forced fumble. He's likely to remain one of the Falcons' top tacklers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

Bates recorded eight total tackles (six solo) during Thursday night's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

After recording just six total tackles in the Falcons' previous two games, Bates returned to his usual output in Thursday's win. The veteran safety finished with the second-most tackles on Atlanta's defense, trailing Xavier Watts' nine-stop performance. Bates has played in all 14 of the Falcons' games this season, recording 85 total tackles, four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

The Colts elevated Owen from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Anthony Gould (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest, so Owen will serve as Indy's fifth wide receiver behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, Josh Downs and Laquon Treadwell. Gould is also the primary kick returner and punt returner for the Colts, so, in his absence, Owen might see action in those roles. This marks Owen's first practice-squad elevation of the season, leaving two more opportunities for him to be elevated this year.