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Phillips (triceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Phillips didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his fifth game this season due to ribs and triceps injuries. Once the third-year pro from Utah returns to full health, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top reserve outside cornerbacks.

Fuller (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

The Ohio State product was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and practiced in full, but it now appears he's not ready for in-game action just yet. Once fully healthy, Fuller is expected to operate as one of Atlanta's top reserve safeties while contributing on special teams.

Hyatt (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Solomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Hyatt was limited in practice by an ankle injury, but he'll be available Sunday, while fellow wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. Despite added opportunities being opened up by injuries to the Giants' wide receiver room, Hyatt's unlikely to find significant success against a tough Broncos secondary considering he has just three catches for 17 yards all season. All of that production came in the Week 6 win over the Eagles.

Matthews (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Matthews began Atlanta's week of practice with consecutive DNPs due to an ankle injury, but after logging a limited session Friday, he's got a chance to return Sunday. However, if the veteran offensive lineman is forced to miss the Week 7 contest, expect Michael Jerrell to step in and start at left tackle.

Slayton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton hasn't practiced since injuring his hamstring during a Week 5 loss to the Saints. He's now expected to miss a second straight game, freeing up snaps/routes for Jalin Hyatt, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Beaux Collins alongside Wan'Dale Robinson.

McCloud (coach's decision) won't play Sunday against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

McCloud will miss a second consecutive game as Atlanta's coaching staff continues to go in a different direction, even with the slot receiver healthy. Head coach Raheem Morris said Friday that the Falcons "are working through some things that are private with the young man, and we will get those things figured out," adding that McCloud was sent home Friday for an excused absence, per Tori McElhanney of the Falcons' official site. With Darnell Mooney (hamstring) questionable, Casey Washington, David Sills, KhaDarel Hodge and Jamal Agnew could see additional opportunities while Drake London continues to lead Atlanta's receiving corps.

Hance (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The 29-year-old is now in line to miss his third consecutive game after sustaining a shoulder injury in Tennessee's Week 4 loss to the Texans. Hance has operated as the Titans' top reserve guard this season, playing 116 total snaps (89 on offense, 17 on special teams) across four contests.

Hall (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Hall underwent surgery this past offseason after dislocating his knee and tearing his MCL, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. However, he logged consecutive limited sessions to begin the Browns' week of practice, giving himself a chance to return Sunday. If the second-year pro returns for the Week 7 contest, he'll likely operate as one of Cleveland's top reserve interior defensive linemen.

Jones (knee) returned to practice Friday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

It's his first practice of the week, after catching five of eight targets for 79 yards in a loss to the Colts on Sunday. Jones got far more playing time than usual in the absence of Marvin Harrison, who remains in concussion protocol but has been practicing this week.

Mooney (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Mooney last played Week 4 but returned to practice this week, listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday before downgrading to non-participation Friday. The downgrade isn't a good sign for his availability this Sunday, but there hasn't been any report of a setback. The Falcons are incredibly thin at wide receiver, with Casey Washington and David Sills having taken most of the snaps alongside Drake London during Monday's win over the Bills. Ray-Ray McCloud (personal) will be inactive for a second straight game, and Mooney appears no better than 50/50 at this point. The Falcons likely will continue their recent reliance on multi-TE formations, only using 11 personnel in clear passing situations.