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Casey Hayward - Exits with injury Hayward is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a shoulder injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hayward's absence will leave Atlanta's defense significantly under-manned after fellow starting cornerback A.J. Terrell (thigh) also exited against San Francisco. As a result, expect Dee Alford, Mike Ford and Darren Hall to step up into bigger roles in this contest.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ta'Quon Graham - Returns Sunday Graham (knee) re-entered during the second half of Sunday's game against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Graham was replaced by Tim Horne after exiting at some point against San Francisco, though the starting defensive end appears to be doing fine after coming back in the game. Graham played at least 50 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps in each of the first five games after stepping into a starting role this season.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ta'Quon Graham - Exits against San Fran Graham is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Graham started his sixth game of the season Sunday. The second-year defensive end recorded 13 tackles over the first five weeks, and his absence should leave Matt Dickerson and Timmy Horne to play increased roles opposite Grady Jarrett.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
A.J. Terrell - Exits with injury Terrell (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Terrell recorded four tackles before picking up a thigh injury at some point Sunday. The 2020 first-round pick totaled 24 tackles and four passes defended over the first five games of the season, and his absence will likely leave Dee Alford to step into an every-down role alongside fellow cornerback Casey Hayward.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Bosa has groin injury, won't play against Falcons

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa will not play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a groin injury
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds Week 6: Mahomes a home underdog for first time, best betting trends

NFL Week 6 is here! Check out why you should place your wager on the Chiefs this week, and more betting trends.
OCTOBER 16, 2022
NFL odds Week 6: Mahomes a home underdog for first time, best betting trends
Adetokunbo Ogundeji - Sitting out Sunday Ogundeji (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Impact Ogundeji was listed as questionable on Friday after sustaining a shoulder injury during Week 5's matchup against the Bucs but is now unable to suit up. Arnold Ebiketie will likely get his first start and play a more expanded pass-rushing role Sunday.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Firkser - Inactive Sunday Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
Impact After the Falcons elevated MyCole Pruitt from the practice squad Saturday, Firkser will not play. Pruitt played 11 of the team's offensive snaps in last week's matchup against Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 6: How sharp bettors are playing Cowboys-Eagles, Bills-Chiefs

Insider Patrick Everson breaks down what sharp bettors are on for NFL Week 6, including Cowboys-Eagles, and the big Penn State-Michigan game...
OCTOBER 16, 2022
NFL odds Week 6: How sharp bettors are playing Cowboys-Eagles, Bills-Chiefs
Kyle Pitts - Back in action Sunday Pitts (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Pitts is back from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and he'll be a welcome sight for quarterback Marcus Mariota against San Francisco's third-ranked pass defense (177.8 yards per game). Through four appearances in his second campaign, Pitts has one outing with 87 yards and three others with 25 or fewer yards. He also has no touchdowns on 22 targets.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Pitts - Expected to play Pitts (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact After sitting out last week's loss to the Buccaneers, Pitts returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday through Friday to take the designation into the weekend. The tight end previously expressed optimism that he'll play, and while the expectation is that he will, confirmation one way or the other won't arrive until the Falcons release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Oliver - Moves off of IR Atlanta activated Oliver (knee) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Oliver is now poised to return from the ACL tear he suffered last season. The 26-year-old corner should be in line for a significant role in the Falcons' defensive backfield once he's fully back up to speed.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers, Seahawks headline upsets in Cowherd's Week 6 'Blazin' 5'

Colin Cowherd decides who will win against the spread in his weekly "Blazin' 5" picks.
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Steelers, Seahawks headline upsets in Cowherd's Week 6 'Blazin' 5'

AP source: Brady fined $11K for attempted kick of Jarrett

Tom Brady was fined by the NFL on Friday for trying to kick Atlanta’s Grady Jarrett following the play in which the Falcons defensive tackle was flagged for a disputed roughing-the...
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Troy Andersen - Set to make first career start With Mykal Walker (groin) ruled out for Week 6, Andersen is in line to make his first career NFL start Sunday against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constit...
Impact Andersen, a rookie second-round pick, saw an increased role after Walker left the team's Week 5 loss early and finished with season highs in tackles (five) and defensive snaps (27). He'll draw the start alongside Rashaan Evans in the middle of Atlanta's defense and will likely be in store for another productive game against San Francisco's run-first offense.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adetokunbo Ogundeji - Listed as questionable for Sunday Ogundeji is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a shoulder injury.
Impact Ogundeji presumably picked up the shoulder injury during the team's Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay and was limited at each practice ahead of Week 6. If the second-year linebacker is unable to suit up, rookie second-round pick Arnold Ebiketie would likely step into an expanded pass-rushing role against San Francisco.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mykal Walker - Ruled out for Week 6 Walker (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Walker recorded 11 tackles before leaving Atlanta's Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay in the third quarter due to a groin injury. The Falcons' leading tackler was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday and will presumably get another day off Friday as he turns his sights on suiting up for Week 7. In his absence, rookie second-round pick Troy Andersen, who recorded career highs in tackles (five) and defensive snaps (27) in Week 5, will likely replace Walker in the starting lineup, and fellow inside linebacker Rashaan Evans figures to see increased production as well.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blazin' 5: Falcons cover in close 49ers win, Jets upset Packers | THE HERD

Blazin' 5: Falcons cover in close 49ers win, Jets upset Packers | THE HERD

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • Fox Sports
Kyle Pitts - Deemed questionable Pitts (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pitts said Wednesday that he expects to play, but the Falcons may still view it as an unresolved matter ahead of their 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. The tight end returned to limited practices this week, after sitting out all of last week and ultimately missing the 21-15 loss to Tampa Bay. His absence led to a jump in playing time for converted college QB Feleipe Franks, who finished with two targets (both incomplete) on 30 snaps (45 percent), after playing just six snaps total over the first four weeks of the season.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bringing back the Red Helmet | San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons | Game Trailer
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

AP Source: Brady could be fined for apparent kick of Jarrett

The NFL has looked at Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett’s disputed roughing-the-passer penalty on Tom Brady to determine whether Brady attempted to kick Jarrett and if...
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds Week 6: Underdogs will cover, early best bets

Geoff Schwartz likes the underdogs to cover in his NFL Week 6 best bets. Read to find out who!
OCTOBER 14, 2022
NFL odds Week 6: Underdogs will cover, early best bets

NFL odds Week 6: Warren Sharp's betting edges on Cowboys-Eagles and more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds, talks big FOX games and gives you his sharpest edges for Cowboys-Eagles and the Week 6 slate...
OCTOBER 13, 2022
NFL odds Week 6: Warren Sharp's betting edges on Cowboys-Eagles and more
Kyle Pitts - Another limited practice Pitts (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Ashton Edmunds of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Pitts maintained his activity level for a second straight session, which comes on the heels of the first absence of his career due to a hamstring injury. It should be noted that the rookie tight end relayed to Josh Kendall of The Athletic on Wednesday that he expects to be available Sunday against the 49ers, so Pitts' listing on Friday's practice report may back up that sentiment.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariota, Falcons brace for test against 49ers' stiff defense

There may be no better opportunity for Marcus Mariota to prove he can be more than a bridge at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons than in this week’s matchup with San Francisco an...
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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