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Bijan Robinson - First rushing score of career Robinson rushed the ball 11 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans. He was targeted five times but did not record a reception.

Impact After receiving only one carry in Week 7 due to an illness, Robinson led the Atlanta backfield with 11 carries. Even with relatively limited opportunity, he made his mark on the game with a long gain of 25 yards as well as a touchdown run of 13 yards -- the first rushing score of his career. With the performance, Robinson topped 50 rushing yards for the second time in his last six games.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Heinicke - Takes over after halftime Heinicke completed 12 of 21 passes for 175 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans.

Impact Heinecke entered the game to start the second half in relief of Desmond Ridder, who was evaluated for a concussion and cleared to return. Heinicke had a significant amount of success, leading the Falcons on four scoring drives, specifically two touchdowns and two field goals. Despite those results, coach Arthur Smith said he was simply being cautious with Ridder and remains confident in the second-year quarterback, per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Keith Smith - Won't return Sunday Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith entered the league's concussion protocols and wasn't able to get through the tests to return. He's primarily contributed on special teams this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drake London - Suffers groin injury Sunday London sustained a groin injury during Sunday's game in Tennessee, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact London had a 21-yard connection with backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke in the third quarter, but the wide receiver took a hard hit from two Titans defenders and immediately made his way to the sideline, where he was tended to by trainers. At the time he exited the contest, London had five catches (on seven targets) for 55 yards.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta coach Arthur Smith insists benching Ridder for Heinicke for safety, not performance

Atlanta coach Arthur Smith was asked several different ways, and his answer Sunday on changing quarterbacks at halftime came down to protecting Desmond Ridder after the starter was...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grady Jarrett - Won't return to Week 8 action Jarrett has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's game against Tennessee due to a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Jarrett injured his knee early in the contest, and he's since been deemed unable to return. LaCale London took over for Jarrett after the latter's departure but headed to the medical tent with an injury of his own in the third quarter. The Falcons' defensive interior could be razor thin if London's injury keeps him sidelined as well.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grady Jarrett - Heads to locker room with injury Jarrett hurt his knee during the first quarter of Sunday's game against Tennessee and is questionable to return, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jarrett's injury occurred early in the contest, and he subsequently headed to the locker room. His potential absence would be a major blow against Derrick Henry and the Titans' offense. LaCale London has stepped in to replace Jarrett for the time being.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Pinion - Will play Sunday Pinion (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Pinion was under the weather Friday, so the Falcons signed Pat O'Donnell to the practice squad and elevated him Saturday as an emergency option. However, Pinion is now healthy and will resume his usual duties versus Tennessee.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pat O'Donnell - Inactive Sunday O'Donnell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact With Bradley Pinion dealing with an illness, O'Donnell was signed to the Falcons' practice squad and elevated to the active roster Saturday. However, Pinion has cleared the issue, so O'Donnell's services won't be needed.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Woodside - Serving as emergency QB again Woodside (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, but he'll dress and serve as the Falcons' emergency quarterback, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' offici...

Impact Woodside has held this role in each of the Falcons' games thus far. He won't count against the 53-man roster but will be available if Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are forced out of the game.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bud Dupree - Active Sunday Dupree (groin) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Titans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dupree landed on the injury report Friday with a groin injury and was a limited participant during Atlanta's final practice of Week 8 prep. However, the veteran will still suit up and figures to play a prominent role on defense. Across seven games, Dupree has totaled 17 tackles, two sacks and two pass defenses while playing at least 65 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each contest.

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