Chiefs' first loss could actually help them, and what else we learned in Week 11
FOX Sports' NFL experts identify what we learned about each team from Sunday's games and what it all means going forward.NOVEMBER 18
NFL Week 11 highlights: Chargers stave off Bengals, Bills beat Chiefs
Week 11 of the NFL season continued on Sunday. Here are the top plays of the day from start to finish.NOVEMBER 18
As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup
On an afternoon when Bo Nix sparkled, fellow rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a cameo appearance in garbage timeNOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One catch in Week 11 loss Pitts caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.
Impact Pitts' season has been full of peaks and valleys, and he hit a low point in this lopsided loss. The 2021 fourth overall pick has been held to one catch in two of his last three games, a stretch that began right after Pitts set a season high with 91 receiving yards in Week 8 while scoring his first two touchdowns since Week 1. Pitts will look to get back on track in Week 13 against the Chargers following Atlanta's Week 12 bye.
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TD drought hits two games Cousins completed 18 of 27 passes for 173 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos. He also rushed once for no gain.
Impact Cousins struggled as the Falcons posted a poor performance across the board before waving the white flag by inserting backup quarterback Michael Penix down 38-6 in the fourth quarter. The bigger long-term concern for Cousins could be the status of wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who exited in the third quarter due to a hamstring injury, though Atlanta's Week 12 bye could provide an opportunity for the team's leader in receiving yards to recover prior to a Week 13 home game against the Chargers. Cousins will look to bounce back post-bye after being held without a touchdown pass in each of the past two games.
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Just three catches in blowout loss London caught three of seven targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.
Impact London finished as the team leader in receiving yards in the blowout loss, but he has now been kept out of the end zone in consecutive games for the first time this season. He heads into the Week 12 bye with 710 receiving yards, which is one yard shy of the team-leading total held by Darnell Mooney, who exited in the third quarter of Sunday's loss due to a hamstring injury. London will look to end his brief touchdown drought when the Falcons return to action in Week 13 against the Chargers.
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Held to 63 total yards in loss Robinson rushed 12 times for 35 yards and caught all four of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.
Impact Robinson was far from the only Falcon to disappoint in this lopsided loss. His 63 scrimmage yards marked the second-lowest total of Robinson's season and snapped a streak of five consecutive performances with at least 105 total yards. Atlanta's Week 12 bye will offer Robinson a nice opportunity to recharge his batteries after he averaged 21.4 touches over the past five games. He'll look to get back on track in Week 13 against the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Bo Nix throws 4 touchdown passes and the Broncos roll past the Falcons 38-6
Bo Nix threw a season-high four touchdown passes and the Denver Broncos rolled past the Atlanta Falcons 38-6 to snap a two-game losing streakNOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Done early Sunday with knee injury Harrison (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Impact Harrison picked up a knee injury in the second half Sunday, bringing his day to a premature end. The defensive lineman recorded two tackles before exiting the game. With Atlanta off in Week 12, Harrison will have two weeks to be ready to go for Atlanta's matchup with the Chargers on Dec. 1.
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Injures hamstring Sunday Mooney suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game at Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Mooney made a midweek appearance on the Falcons' Week 11 practice report with an Achilles issue but ultimately was cleared Friday. He now is dealing with a separate health concern, and if he's unable to return, he'll finish with two catches (on four targets) for 27 yards.
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Won't return in Week 11 King (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact King was hurt in the first quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return after entering concussion protocol. The veteran cornerback was then ruled out early in the second quarter. King's absence further depletes a Falcons secondary that entered Sunday already without fellow cornerbacks Dee Alford (hamstring), Antonio Hamilton (pectoral) and Mike Hughes (neck). Richie Grant has entered Sunday in King's stead.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Enters concussion protocols King (head) has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact King sustained a head injury during the Falcons' first defensive series of Sunday's game. While King is being evaluated for a concussion, safety Richie Grant will fill in at corner alongside starter A.J. Terrell.
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Returning to action in Week 11 Dalman (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup versus the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Dalman landed on IR in late September and was designated to return Oct. 30. He's been working his way back since then and was activated off injured reserve Saturday. Dalman played 100 percent of the Falcons' defensive snaps each of the first two weeks this season. Coach Raheem Norris said earlier this week that Dalman will start once he's back in action, per McElhaney, so Ryan Neuzil will likely return to a depth option despite his strong play of late.
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Officially active for Week 11 Carter (concussion) is active for Sunday's game in Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Carter was placed on injured reserve Oct. 17 due to a concussion. He subsequently missed the required four games before being designated to return this past Wednesday and activated off IR on Saturday. Carter been playing about half of Atlanta's defensive snaps each week prior to his injury.
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Goes on IR due to pectoral injury The Falcons placed Graham (pectoral) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact Graham suffered a pectoral injury in Week 10 against the Saints, which caused him to miss practice all week. Now that he's on IR, Graham will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 16 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 22 the earliest he can return. Brandon Dorlus and Kentavius Street will serve as the Falcons' rotational defensive ends behind starters Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison.
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Placed on IR with leg injury The Falcons placed Smith-Williams (lower leg) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact Smith-Williams appears to have aggravated a tibia injury during the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, per Flick. Smith-Williams will be required to sit for at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return is Week 16 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Activated off IR The Falcons activated Dalman (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact While Dalman is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver, the 2021 fourth-round pick's activation from IR indicates he should be able to suit up. His return would give the Falcons depth on offensive line.
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Activated from injured reserve The Falcons activated Carter (concussion) from injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact Carter was concussed in Week 6 and missed the required four games while on injured reserve. After practicing in full this week, Carter appears to have a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Broncos. He recorded 15 tackles (11 solo) through the first six games of the season prior to his injury.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday's game vs. Broncos
The Atlanta Falcons will be missing eight players for their game against the Denver Broncos, including several starters on defenseNOVEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Missing another week Bertrand (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Bertrand downgraded to a DNP on Friday after opening the Falcons' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions. The rookie from Notre Dame must still pass through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before taking the field again. Expect Rashaan Evans to serve as one of the Falcons' top rotational inside linebackers until Bertrand returns.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
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Officially out for Sunday Smith-Williams (lower leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Smith-Williams was expected to miss Sunday's matchup in Denver, and Friday's injury report confirmed it. Expect DeAngelo Malone to serve as Atlanta's top rotational outside linebacker while Smith-Williams is sidelined in Week 11.
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