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Franks (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

The 27-year-old popped up on the Falcons' injury report Friday as a limited practice participant, putting his status for Sunday's divisional matchup in question. Franks has not missed a game this season, playing 178 total snaps (171 on special teams, seven on offense) across nine contests.

Bellinger (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Bellinger practiced without limitations Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. He's expected to occupy his usual role, focusing primarily on blocking while Theo Johnson runs more routes for a Giants offense that'll be operating with Jameis Winston under center with Jaxson Dart (concussion) sidelined for the time being.

Dorlus (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

The second-year pro from Oregon upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending toward playing Sunday. However, if Dorlus is sidelined for the first time this season in Week 11, expect LaCale London to have an expanded role on Atlanta's defensive line.

Odunze (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Odunze and DJ Moore (shoulder) both have been cleared to play after logging full practices Friday. They should fill their usual roles, with Olamide Zacheeaus working as the No. 3 receiver while Luther Burden subs in for Odunze/Moore at times.

Hughes (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Hughes was sidelined for the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Colts due to a neck injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to return Sunday. The 28-year-old is one of Atlanta's top outside corners, recording 33 total tackles and five passes defended over eight appearances this season. If he's forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 11, expect Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman to have expanded roles in the Falcons' secondary.

Dart (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Jameis Winston will be the starting quarterback for New York's first game under interim head coach Mike Kafka. With WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) also ruled out, the passing attack is short-handed against a strong Green Bay defense. Dart didn't practice this week, but he did stretch on the field with teammates Friday -- a sign of progress through the concussion protocol, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record.

Floyd (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Floyd continues to be sidelined by a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 9 against the Patriots. Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce could see additional opportunities at outside linebacker alongside rookie first-round pick Jalon Walker. Floyd's next chance to play will come in Week 12 at New Orleans.

Agnew (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran wideout from San Diego upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. Agnew has operated as the Falcons' top return man this season, recording 567 kick-return yards and 96 punt-return yards across seven games. If he's inactive in Week 11, Mike Hughes (neck, questionable) could operate as the team's top return specialist.

Shakir (ankle/ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Shakir opened Week 11 prep as limited Wednesday, and he maintained that activity level one day later. The wideout proceeded to cap the week with a full session Friday, thereby clearing him for Sunday's contest. Shakir has recorded at least six catches in all three games since the team's Week 7 bye, accumulating a 20-189-1 line on 24 targets in the process.

Slayton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton returned to last week's loss at Chicago after exiting with a groin injury, but he had just four yards in the second half and then missed practice all of this week. The Giants are left with Ray-Ray McCloud, Jalin Hyatt, Gunner Olszewski and Isaiah Hodgins behind Wan'Dale Robinson at wide receiver, after the Broncos poached Lil'Jordan Humphrey from New York's practice squad earlier this week. The Giants also might consider bringing Ihmir Smith-Marsette or Dalen Cambre up from the practice squad.