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Looks iffy for Week 9 Head coach Raheem Morris stated Monday that Andersen (knee) is still day-to-day, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Andersen practiced in a limited fashion throughout Week 8 prep but ultimately was unable to suit up Sunday against Tampa Bay. His current day-to-day status implies his Week 9 availability is still up in the air, as the Montana State product works to return from a now four-game absence.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Daniels pulls off Maryland Miracle; Dak Prescott continues cold streak

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels can do no wrong, while the Bears did everything wrong. Here's who's hot and who's not around the NFL.
OCTOBER 28
Jayden Daniels pulls off Maryland Miracle; Dak Prescott continues cold streak

NFL Week 8 highlights: Packers, Commanders get walk-off wins; 49ers hold off Cowboys

Week 8 of the NFL season continued on Sunday. Here are the top plays of the day from start to finish.
OCTOBER 28
NFL Week 8 highlights: Packers, Commanders get walk-off wins; 49ers hold off Cowboys

Bills are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and what else we learned in Week 8

FOX Sports' NFL experts pinpoint what we learned about each team from Sunday's games and what that means going forward.
OCTOBER 28
Bills are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and what else we learned in Week 8

Bowles says the answers to fixing struggling Buccaneers defense are in the locker room

No Chris Godwin, no Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still had a big day offensively
OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paces air attack in win Mooney brought in five of seven targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Mooney led the Falcons in receiving yards and targets on the afternoon while recording a touchdown for the fourth time this season on a perfectly timed 30-yard pass from Kirk Cousins late in the second quarter. Mooney has remained healthy and turned into a steady contributor in coordinator Zac Robinson's offense, a welcome change from his previous two seasons with the Bears following an encouraging start to his career. Mooney will next take aim at the Cowboys in a Week 9 home matchup.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to four catches in win London brought in four of six targets for 34 yards in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Unlike a Week 5 breakout when he posted a season-best 12-154-1 line against these same Bucs, London was limited to his second-lowest reception and receiving yardage totals of the season. The third-year pro also saw his six-game streak with at least six receptions snapped, and a three-game stretch with at least one receiving touchdown met the same fate. London's first chance to regroup comes in a Week 9 home matchup against the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Two touchdown grabs in win Pitts secured four of five targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Pitts finished just a catch and yard short of team leader Darnell Mooney, but the talented tight end continued to generate the type of production befitting his vast skill set. Pitts struck from 36 and 49 yards out in the first and second quarters, respectively, with Antoine Winfield stripping the ball from a a relaxed Pitts just after the latter had broken the plane of the goal line. The 2021 first-round pick's yardage tally was a new season high, and he's now been at 65 yards or more in four consecutive contests heading into a Week 9 home battle against the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Two touchdown grabs in win Pitts secured four of five targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Pitts finished just a catch and yard short of team leader Darnell Mooney, and the talented tight end continued to generate the type of production befitting his vast skill set. Pitts struck from 36 and 49 yards out in the first and second quarters, respectively, with Antoine Winfield stripping the ball from a a relaxed Pitts just after the latter had broken the plane of the goal line. The 2021 first-round pick's yardage tally was a new season high, and he's now been at 65 yards or more in four consecutive contests heading into a Week 9 home battle against the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Hits 100 total yards in win Robinson rushed 13 times for 63 yards and secured all six targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Robinson logged just one more carry than backfield mate Tyler Allgeier but outgained him by 30 rushing yards, and he also was the only one of the two to be involved in the passing game. Robinson's reception total was a season high, and he also recorded his first receiving touchdown of the campaign on a six-yard grab late in the third quarter. The timeshare in the Falcons' backfield continues to be a source of consternation for fantasy managers, but Robinson's robust receiving role continues to afford him a solid floor heading into a Week 9 home matchup against the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Punishes Buccaneers again Sunday Cousins completed 23 of 29 passes for 276 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed three times for 16 yards in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunda...
Impact Cousins had burned the Buccaneers for four scoring tosses during a memorable overtime victory in Week 5, but with Tampa Bay down both Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (IR-knee) on Sunday, the veteran signal-caller wasn't expected to have to be overly aggressive through the air. No one informed the feisty Buccaneers, which kept Cousins engaged through the air for all four quarters and facilitated another stellar performance in the process. Cousins connected with Kyle Pitts for touchdown tosses of 36 and 49 yards before adding 30- and six-yard scoring strikes to Darnell Mooney and Bijan Robinson, respectively. The veteran signal-caller has at least one touchdown pass in four straight games, and he next takes aim at the Cowboys' inconsistent defense in a Week 9 home matchup.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Punishes Buccaneers again Sunday Cousins completed 23 of 29 passes for 276 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed three times for 16 yards in the Falcons' 31-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunda...
Impact Cousins had burned the Buccaneers for four scoring tosses during a memorable overtime victory in Week 5, but with Tampa Bay down both Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (IR-knee) on Sunday, the veteran signal-caller wasn't expected to have to be overly aggressive through the air. No one informed the feisty Buccaneers, which kept Cousins engaged through the air for all four quarters and facilitated another stellar performance in the process. Cousins connected with Kyle Pitts for touchdown tosses of 36 and 49 yards before adding 30- and six-yard scoring strikes to Darnell Mooney and Bijan Robinson, respectively. The veteran signal-caller has at least one touchdown pass in four straight games, and he next takes aim at the Cowboys' inconsistent defense in a Week 9 home matchup.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South

Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccan...
OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons vs. Bucs: Dave Helman, Greg Olsen, & Adam Amin breakdown Falcons' narrow 31-26 win over Bucs

Falcons vs. Bucs: Dave Helman, Greg Olsen, & Adam Amin breakdown Falcons' narrow 31-26 win over Bucs

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS
Could have returned vs. Bucs Lindstrom (knee) was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Lindstrom was cleared to return in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game after being evaluated by trainers for a knee injury. However, the Falcons' coaches opted to keep Kyle Hinton at right guard for the remainder of the contest. Given his clearance, Lindstrom should be able to suit up against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 3.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Kirk Cousins on Falcons' 31-26 victory over Buccaneers – 'A step in the right direction' | NFL on FOX

Kirk Cousins on Falcons' 31-26 victory over Buccaneers – 'A step in the right direction' | NFL on FOX

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS
Won't return vs. Tampa Bay Orhorhoro (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact Orhorhoro suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game and appeared to have trouble putting pressure on his left leg. Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison will be the Falcons' rotational defensive ends for the rest of Sunday's game.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game with knee injury Lindstrom (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact Lindstrom injured his right knee in the second half of Sunday's game and went back to the locker room. Kyle Hinton has come in at right tackle.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game with ankle injury Orhorhoro (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact While Orhorhoro is sidelined, Ta'Quon Graham will serve as the Falcons' top rotational defensive end behind starters Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf to miss game against Bills with knee injury

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D
OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive for Week 8 McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact After making his NFL regular-season debut in Atlanta's blowout loss to the Seahawks last week, McClellan finds himself back in street clothes. The rookie remains behind Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams on the Falcons' running back depth chart.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Gets green light Hamilton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Hamilton will return to action after missing Atlanta's Week 7 loss to Seattle due to a back injury. Hamilton has made four appearances this season, playing exclusively on special teams in three of those games. However, he could crack the secondary rotation versus Tampa Bay, as Justin Simmons (hamstring) will be sidelined for the first time this season.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Sunday Neuzil (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Neuzil didn't practice Wednesday but logged back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 8 prep. Neuzil should continue to start at center in the absence of Drew Dalman, who remains on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Simmons (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Simmons suffered a hamstring injury during Atlanta's Week 6 win over the Panthers and played through the issue in Week 7, recording five solo tackles and one pass breakup while on the field for all 56 defensive snaps in the loss to Seattle. However, it appears the injury isn't getting better, as Simmons was deemed doubtful for Week 8 and will ultimately miss his first game of the season. Richie Grant is expected to start at safety in Simmons' absence.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Raheem Morris & Kirk Cousins on NFC South road win against Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Press Conference
OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE
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