Impact Wilkinson's absence will be a blow to the team's offensive line. However they are returning Matt Hennessy (knee) from IR, who will be a candidate to start at left guard.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Elijah Wilkinson - Out Sunday Wilkinson (calf) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals.
Chuma Edoga - Done for season Edoga (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Edoga was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals and has missed the previous four weeks. The move to IR will now officially end the 25-year-old's season early. He'll now focus on being ready for next year.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jovante Moffatt - Placed on IR Moffatt (calf) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Moffatt has missed the last several weeks with the calf issue, but he now officially makes the move to IR. With just two games left for the Falcons, this move will officially end Moffatt's season early. He'll now turn his focus to being ready for 2023.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Hennessy - Ready to return Hennessy (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Hennessy has officially returned to the 53-man roster after he was placed on IR on Nov. 8 and then designated to return Dec. 12. He should suit up Sunday against the Cardinals, and he'll likely provide depth on the offensive line. Although, if Elijah Wilkinson (calf) is unable to play, Hennessy could draw the start at left guard.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons WR Batson arrested following altercation with police
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson faces multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in an altercation with an officer and fleeing the sceneDECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Ali - Moves up to active roster Ali was elevated from Atlanta's practice squad Saturday.
Impact Ali has yet to make an appearance with the Falcons this season, and he'll likely serve as depth or as a special teams gunner with the majority of the pass catchers all healthy.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game Trailer: Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons | Week 17
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Jovante Moffatt - Won't suit up Sunday Head coach Arthur Smith said Friday that Moffatt (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Impact Moffatt will now be unavailable for a fifth consecutive week as a result of a lingering calf issue. The 26-year-old has made just three game appearances throughout this season, but he's ultimately been limited to a strict special-teams role in each of those matchups.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Feleipe Franks - Ruled out with concussion Franks (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official website reports.
Impact Franks suffered a concussion in Week 16 versus the Ravens, and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest while recovering from the head injury. In his absence, Logan Woodside will likely serve as the only reserve option at quarterback behind Desmond Ridder, while there will be little-to-no impact on the tight end spot.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chuma Edoga - Isn't suiting up for Week 17 Head coach Arthur Smith said Friday that Edoga (knee) will be unavailable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Impact Edoga will now be sidelined for his fifth straight contest as he continues to nurse a lingering knee issue. Elijah Wilkinson should once again draw the start at left guard come New Year's Day.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL odds Week 17: How to bet Cardinals-Falcons
Here's everything you need for the Cardinals-Falcons game, from the point spread, moneyline and total Over/Under.DECEMBER 30, 2022
Cards turn to David Blough at QB against Ridder, Falcons
The Arizona Cardinals will start David Blough at quarterback against rookie Desmond Ridder and the Atlanta FalconsDECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals' Blough, Falcons rookie Ridder in QB spotlight
Arizona's David Blough and Atlanta rookie Desmond Ridder are expected to start at quarterback when the Cardinals visit the Falcons in a matchup of teams eliminated from playoff con...DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jerry Rosburg gets his head coaching chance after 40 years
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Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons Analysis | Card Stock: Week 17
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FOX Bet Super 6: Try your luck at $100K NFL Sunday Challenge in Week 17
Terry Bradshaw's $100,000 jackpot is up for grabs in the FOX Bet Super 6 NFL Sunday Challenge in Week 17. Find out how you could cash in!DECEMBER 28, 2022
Jared Bernhardt - Designated to return from IR Bernhardt (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Bernhardt will now have a shot to return to the field before the end of the season, potentially returning to practice as soon as Wednesday's session. The wide receiver has been out since late October while nursing a groin issue and he's only played nine total offensive snaps on the campaign.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could NFC South, with no winning records, have two playoff teams? It's possible
Though no NFC South team has a winning record, the Bucs, Panthers and Saints are still in play. Greg Auman breaks down the playoff scenarios...DECEMBER 27, 2022
NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Packers, Jaguars rise as playoffs loom
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Falcons' collapse not surprising but still painful for Smith
From 4-4 to 5-10, the Atlanta Falcons have collapsed in the second half of a season that was seen as a rebuilding year from the startDECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
