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Za'Darius Smith - Clears concussion protocol Smith (neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Smith's status on Atlanta's official injury report changed from "concussion/neck" to just "neck" Thursday, signaling he has cleared league concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears. With that said, his availability for Week 6 is still up in the air due to the neck issue, and he may have to log a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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Divine Deablo - Looking good for Week 6 Deablo (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Deablo was limited by a lingering hamstring injury at Wednesday's practice, but it appears he's now finally back up to full speed. He's on the fringe of IDP consideration in some formats going into Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

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Bears and Falcons lean on run games but have endured stressful starts to the season at quarterback

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Michael Penix Jr. - Full practice again Thursday Penix (ribs) practiced without limitations again Thursday, Daniel Flick of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Penix has faced no limitations in Atlanta's first two practices ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, suggesting that he's good to go after subbing out late in this past Sunday's overtime loss to the Ravens, in which Tua Tagovailoa threw the game-losing interception in OT. The Falcons have scored 34.3 points per game in Penix's three starts after averaging 8.0 PPG in the first two games of the season while Penix was wrapping up the rehab on his torn ACL.

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Bears-Falcons preview with former OL Mike Kenn | Bears, etc. Podcast Hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer join Chicago native and former NFL offensive lineman Mike Kenn to break down Sunday's Bears-Falcons matchup...

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Throwback Thursday | Falcons vs Bears This Throwback Thursday, we're taking a look back at the Falcons vs Bears match-up through history as we gear up for Sunday's game against C...

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NFL Catchup: Saquon Barkley Among 24 Eagles On Injury Report; Caleb Williams Returns

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NFL Catchup: Saquon Barkley Among 24 Eagles On Injury Report; Caleb Williams Returns

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Divine Deablo - Still nursing hamstring issue Deablo (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Deablo was able to play through his hamstring injury in Sunday's game versus the Ravens, but it still appears to be bothering him as Atlanta begins its preparations for Week 6. With that said, barring any setbacks, it still seems at this point that he's on track to play come Sunday versus the Bears.

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C.J. Henderson - Misses Wednesday's practice Henderson (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Henderson exited Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens due to a groin injury. He didn't practice Wednesday. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't ruled the 28-year-old out for the Week 6 meeting with the Bears. If Henderson can't get on the field versus Chicago, Avieon Terrell would presumably see more snaps alongside Mike Hughes.

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Michael Penix Jr. - Practices fully Wednesday Penix (ribs) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Penix suffered a rib injury late in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens, which didn't allow him to take the field for the Falcons' only possession of overtime. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com that Penix was slated to be limited at Wednesday's practice, but afterward the quarterback himself relayed to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, "We're good, and I feel good to go this week, so that's the plan. ... It's not always comfortable, but I made every throw out there today." Penix's subsequent full listing indicates as much, and he'll remain Atlanta's QB1 for Sunday's contest against the Bears.

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'I’ve Sat Out Enough': Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. On Track to Start vs. Bears

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'I’ve Sat Out Enough': Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. On Track to Start vs. Bears

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Falcons reveal good news on Michael Penix Jr. for Week 6 Bears matchup | Sporting News This is some great news on the Falcons' QB situation for Week 6.

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Kevin Stefanski reveals Michael Penix injury update Falcons head coach provides encouraging update on injured quarterback.

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Michael Penix Jr. - Set for limited practice Wednesday Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Penix (ribs) will practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Penix was unable to finish Sunday's overtime loss to the Ravens due to the rib injury, but his ability to practice in some fashion to kick off Week 6 prep is an indication that he won't miss additional time.

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