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Looking at the Falcons' disastrous 2020 season in pictures Let’s take a look at some of the best images from the Falcons’ nightmarish 2020 season as the world gladly welcomes in 2021.
Brady: I'm focused on beating Atlanta, not playoff run Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady discusses his team's upcoming matchup with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.
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Pushed to COVID-19 list Mack (concussIon) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact The six-time Pro Bowl center was already coping with a concussion, but now a shift to the reserve list places his Week 17 status in even greater question. Mack couldn't suit up last Sunday during a road loss to the Chiefs, handing the 35-year-old his first game absence since 2014. Third-round rookie Matt Hennessy is slated in as the Falcons' replacement at center if Mack is unavailable to face Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons select QB Zach Wilson, Miami EDGE in Draft Wire's new mock This 2021 NFL Draft is especially top-heavy at the quarterback position, with three players, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, Ohio State’s Justin...
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
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Misses another practice Dennard (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The veteran defensive back appears to be in jeopardy of sitting out a third consecutive game, having missed back-to-back practice sessions to kick off the week. Dennard has yet to demonstrate any progress towards a Week 17 activation, as he remains without even a limited practice appearance since Dec. 16. A positive COVID-19 test within the organization kept the Falcons from practicing Thursday. Should Atlanta return to in-person activities Friday, Dennard's status for the regular-season finale in Tampa Bay may become more clear.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Stocker (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, William McFadden reports.
Impact Stocker should have a fair chance at suiting up against the Buccaneers on Sunday as long as he can continue to practice, but Friday's session will likely be the key factor in determining his Week 17 availability. The veteran tight end only has six catches through 15 games.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons Week 17 Injury Report: Thursday practice cancelled On Wednesday, the Falcons practiced without four players, including WR Julio Jones, CB Darqueze Dennard and DE Charles Harris.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Still not practicing Powell (foot) did not practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Powell played through his foot issue during last weekend's loss to the Chiefs, but he's now missed back-to-back practices. The Falcons would need to delegate another option in the return game if Powell can't suit up Week 17 versus the Buccaneers.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Maintains limited practice activity Smith (rib) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Smith's rib injury kept him from logging full activity for the second straight day, so the Falcons may want to see him increase his involvement in Friday's practice before signing off on him playing Sunday in Tampa Bay. The 25-year-old has been the leader of Atlanta's backfield committee over the past four weeks, but that role hasn't proven fantasy-friendly. He's failed to score a touchdown in any of those four contests while averaging 40.8 yards from srimmage per game.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Four starters listed as non participants on estimated report Atlanta's injury report was quite long as the team begins preparations for its season finale
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Withheld from practice Thursday Atlanta listed Jones (hamstring) as a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact The Falcons' second injury report of Week 17 was no different from the first, as Jones was also withheld from Wednesday's practice session. Atlanta hasn't formally ruled Jones out for Sunday's season finale against the Buccaneers, but he'll almost certainly need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a shot at playing.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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A positive COVID-19 test and ensuing contact tracing at Temple have postponed the Owls’ next two basketball gamesDECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited with groin injury Carpenter (groin) was limited during Wednesday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Carpenter sat out Atlanta's Week 16 loss to Kansas City, handing the veteran lineman his third game absence since the start of December. He was unable to participate in any capacity last week while coping with his groin injury, so Carpenter seems to be trending in a positive direction as Atlanta prepares for its season finale against the Buccaneers.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Where does Calvin Ridley's 2020 season rank in Falcons history? Prior to the start of 2020, Ridley made known that it was his personal goal to finally eclipse 1,000 receiving yards in a season.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Submits limited practice session Mack (concussion) was held to limited participation during Wednesday's practice, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The six-time Pro Bowl center was forced to miss his first game since 2014 last Sunday during a loss to Kansas City, opening the door for third-round rookie Matt Hennessy to make his starting debut. If Mack is unable to clear NFL concussion protocol in time for Sunday's road trip to Tampa Bay, Hennessy would be slated for another start against the Buccaneers' top-ranked rush defense. There's potential the matchup could be the last of Mack's Falcons career, as he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out Wednesday's practice Powell (foot) did not participate during Wednesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Powell was confronted with a foot issue going into the Falcons' Week 16 matchup against the Chiefs. He found a way to suit up, however, fielding 13 offensive snaps while recording a two-yard catch during last Sunday's loss. Powell coughed up a fumble on his lone catch, turning possession over to Kansas City at the 10:50 mark of the fourth quarter. The 25-year-old remains without a missed game on the season, and he will try to power through his foot issue once more as Atlanta travels to take on the Buccaneers to close out the 2020 campaign.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 31, 2020 • PFF.COM
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DECEMBER 31, 2020 • YOUTUBE
What went wrong for the Chiefs offense against the Falcons? Well, a lot Breaking down the combination of factors that led to the Chiefs' offensive struggles against the Falcons.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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DECEMBER 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Limited in Wednesday's session Oluokon (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Jason Butt of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Oluokon has been arguably Atlanta's best player on defense over the last four weeks, collecting 36 tackles and an interception. He'll hope to shed this ankle injury in time to suit up for Sunday's season finale against Tampa Bay in hopes of ending his breakout third NFL season on a high note.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined by quad injury Dennard (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Jason Butt of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Dennard has missed the past two games due to this injury, and it looks like he could be tracking toward a third consecutive absence. The starting cornerback's absence would create additional opportunities for Tom Brady and the high-powered Tampa Bay passing attack in the regular season finale, though Dennard will have two more opportunities to return to practice this week and show progress in his recovery.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Smith was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Smith led the Atlanta backfield for a fourth consecutive contest Week 16 against the Chiefs, carrying 10 times for 46 yards. He appears to have injured his ribs in the process, but as long as Smith is able to continue practicing in at least a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, he should have a fair shot at suiting up Sunday in Tampa Bay on Sunday. If Smith is ruled out of the contest, however, Todd Gurley, Brian Hill and Qadree Ollison would likely split work out of the backfield.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
