Woods (hamstring) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Woods practiced all week despite the injury, closing the week with a pair of limited practices. That will be enough for him to suit up for the first time since Week 10. Woods is likely to contribute only on special teams.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Sidelined by groin issue
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Dorlus (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dorlus has played through an oblique issue the last few weeks, but he was unable to practice all week with the groin injury. He'll be forced to miss his first game of the season and will leave a void in Atlanta's pass rush after logging 4.5 sacks across his last five games.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Ruled out for Week 14
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Hellams (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hellams was unable to practice at all this week after apparently suffering a hamstring injury during Atlanta's Week 13 loss to the Jets. He's contributed almost exclusively on special teams this season.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Questionable for Sunday
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Onyemata (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.
The 33-year-old upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. Onyemata has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. If active for the Week 14 contest, he's expected to operate as one of the Falcons' top interior defensive linemen.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Questionable for Week 14
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Pearce (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Although the 22-year-old is dealing with a back injury, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he feels good about Pearce's chances of playing Sunday. Pearce, a 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee, has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. If he's active in Week 14, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top edge rushers.
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Falcons' Josh Woods: Limited practice Thursday
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Woods (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
Woods was able to log a full practice Wednesday, so Thursday's session is a notable step backwards. The linebacker has missed the last three contests with the hamstring issue, so he'll look to get back to full participation at Friday's final practice of the week and play Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Falcons' Josh Woods: No limitations at practice
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Woods (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Woods is on track to return to action after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. The Maryland product mostly sticks to special teams, and he has totaled 10 tackles (five solo) through eight games.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Remains on injury report
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Dorlus (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Dorlus has been playing through an oblique injury for the last few weeks, and he's now on the injury report with a groin issue. It's unclear if the problems are related, but Dorlus' activity for the rest of the week should provide more of an idea of whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 14 against Seattle.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Begins week sidelined
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Onyemata (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
Onyemata has suited up for all 12 games this season and this marked the first time he was on the injury report. He still has plenty of time to get ready to suit up in Week 14 against Seattle, though the severity of his injury is unclear.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Relatively quiet in loss
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Bates recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Jets.
Bates had recorded at least seven tackles in each of the Falcons' three games prior to Sunday's, so his output in Week 13 may have been disappointing for some fantasy managers counting on him for IDP production. He'll be looking to get more involved in a Week 14 matchup versus the run-dependent Seahawks.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Solid outing in loss
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Elliss recorded eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Jets.
Elliss was on the field for all 63 of the Falcons' defensive snaps in Week 13, and he posted at least six tackles for the sixth time in his last seven games. His per-snap tackle production is down compared to his first two years with Atlanta, but he's still in the IDP conversation heading into a Week 14 tilt versus the Seahawks.
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Falcons' Malik Verdon: Won't return in Week 13
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Verdon (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Verdon has not played this season due to a shoulder injury, but he's practiced in full over the last two weeks, suggesting a return is coming soon. While the Iowa State product remains sidelined in Week 13, expect Jordan Fuller to operate as the Falcons' lone reserve free safety.
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Falcons' Josh Woods: Won't play Sunday
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Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The Maryland product is now in line to miss his third consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 10 loss to the Colts. While Woods remains out Sunday, JD Bertrand and Ronnie Harrison are expected to serve as Atlanta's top reserve inside linebackers.
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Khalid Kareem: Waived by Atlanta
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Kareem was waived by the Falcons on Thursday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Kareem was signed to the active roster in Week 11 and appeared in the overtime loss to the Panthers. The edge rusher's release was not followed by any other personnel moves, so the Falcons still have a 53-man roster spot available. If Kareem clears waivers, there is a good chance he will end up back with Atlanta on the practice squad.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Secures sack in win
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Walker recorded 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.
Walker didn't have a particularly high level of production in Week 12, but he did make the most of his only takedown, sacking Tyler Shough in the third quarter. The linebacker was on the field for 51 percent of the defensive snaps, his lowest percentage since Week 4, and that might explain the dip in production. On the year, Walker has now compiled 30 total tackles (21 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over nine games.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Eight stops in return to action
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Deablo recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.
Deablo made his return to action after missing four games with a forearm injury, finishing third on the team in takedowns behind Dee Alford (10) and Kaden Elliss (9). The eight tackles were also a new season high for the linebacker, as he has now registered 32 total tackles (14 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed and a fumble recovery over seven contests this year.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Notches nine stops in Week 12
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Elliss finished Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints with nine tackles (seven solo).
Elliss's tackle total was second most on Atlanta behind Dee Alford (10). The veteran tackler remains a reliable weekly contributor, as he's played every defensive snap in all but of Atlanta's 11 games so far this season. Elliss is up to 74 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes (including an interception) on the campaign.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Totals seven stops in Week 12 win
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Bates notched seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 24-10 victory versus New Orleans.
Bates finished fourth on the Falcons in tackles in the victory. The veteran safety has now reached at least seven stops in seven of the team's 11 contests this season. Bates is up to 71 tackles through 11 games as he aims for his third straight regular season with triple-digit stops.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Picks off pass in Week 12 win
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Watts finished Sunday's 24-10 victory versus New Orleans with six tackles (five solo) and an interception.
Watts briefly exited due to an apparent injury early in the fourth quarter but was able to return in short order. The rookie safety then put a ribbon on the victory with an interception in the final seconds of the contest. Watts is up to three pickoffs on the campaign, tops among NFL rookies.
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Falcons' Leonard Floyd: Green light to play Week 12
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Floyd (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Floyd missed the Falcons' last two games due to a hamstring injury, but the veteran edge rusher has been cleared to return for Sunday's NFC North clash. Floyd's return means less defensive snaps will be available for Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce.
