Falcons fail to cash in late opportunity in loss to Steelers
Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth led Pittsburgh with 76 receiving yards, but it was Atlanta's lack of execution late that decided this game...DECEMBER 4, 2022
ATLANTA FALCONS 6-5 · 1ST IN NFC SOUTH
6-5 · 1ST IN NFC SOUTH
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Drake London - Career-high 95 receiving yards London caught six of 12 targets for 95 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to Pittsburgh.
Impact London was targeted on half of Marcus Mariota's 24 pass attempts and set a career high with 95 receiving yards. All six of the rookie's receptions went for at least 10 yards, including a 37-yard catch in the second quarter. With Kyle Pitts (knee) out for the year, London will look to build off his career-high performance and emerge as Atlanta's top pass catching option moving forward.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons
Kenny Pickett tossed a 17-yard touchdown pass to Connor Heyward, Matthew Wright kicked four field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers made it two wins in a row for the first time thi...DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cordarrelle Patterson - Team-high 60 rushing yards in loss Patterson rushed 11 times for 60 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Patterson saw one more rushing attempt and produced eight more yards than Tyler Allgeier, as the two running backs continue to split the majority of the backfield work. The veteran running back was held in check in the first half, rushing three times for zero yards, but he got back on track in the third quarter. His final tally would've looked a lot better if his 10-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter wasn't called back due to a Parker Hesse hold. Patterson also wasn't targeted in the passing game for the first time since Week 4, which could be a concerning development. Regardless, Patterson's consistent usage likely lands him as a viable flex option when the Falcons return to action following their Week 14 bye.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Troy Andersen - Back in action Andersen (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Andersen temporarily exited the Week 13 matchup, but he's quickly returned to the field. He had four tackles before leaving the game.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Troy Andersen - Questionable to return Andersen is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers due to an ankle injury, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Andersen sustained an apparent ankle injury during the Week 13 matchup versus Pittsburgh, and it's currently uncertain if he'll be able to return. Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans should handle an increased workload for the time being.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chuma Edoga - Sidelined again with knee concern Edoga (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Edoga is now slated to miss his eleventh contest of the 2022-23 campaign due to a knee issue, meaning Colby Gossett is expected to draw his second consecutive start at left guard in the Week 13 matchup versus Pittsburgh.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Dalton - Sidelined again for Week 13 Dalton (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Though Dalton upgraded from a non-participant in Wednesday's practice to limited activity during both of Thursday's and Friday's sessions due to a toe injury, he'll ultimately miss his second consecutive contest while tending to the same concern. In his absence, Jaleel Johnson could potentially take on additional snaps behind starter Abdullah Anderson.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arnold Ebiketie - Out Sunday Ebiketie (forearm) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ebiketie left Week 12 against Washington early with the injury, and he'll now miss Week 13. In his absence, DeAngelo Malone and Quinton Bell are candidates to see increased opportunities.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL odds Week 13: Insights on Packers-Bears, Commanders-Giants; Big bets
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DECEMBER 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Steelers RB Najee Harris expects to play against Falcons
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NFL odds Week 13: How to bet Steelers-Falcons
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Brady, Bucs look to begin strong stretch run against Saints
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Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons
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Commanders go for 4th straight win against skidding Giants
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Keith Smith - Filling blocking role Smith went without a carry or target while playing nine of the Falcons' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Commanders.
Impact The fullback has appeared in all 12 of the Falcons' games this season, but he continues to be utilized almost exclusively as a blocker on the limited occasions he takes the field with the offense. Both of his touches for the season -- a two-yard carry and an eight-yard reception -- came in a Week 6 win over the 49ers.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts out for the season with knee injury
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is done for the season because of a knee injuryNOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elijah Wilkinson - Designated to return from IR Wilkinson (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Wilkinson will return to practice and the Falcons will now have 21 days to activate him or leave him on IR for the rest of the year. The offensive lineman has been out since Week 8 and will likely step back into his role at starting left guard when healthy.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Pitts - Officially done for the season Head coach Arthur Smith ruled Pitts (knee) out for the season Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Smith said that the right knee surgery Pitts underwent earlier Wednesday to repair MCL damage is "nothing that concerns us going into 2023." The No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 draft suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain Week 11 versus the Bears and concludes his sophomore season with 28 catches for 356 and two scores on 59 targets through 10 games. After Pitts posted an outstanding 68-1026-1 receiving line as a rookie, his diminished production in Atlanta's run-heavy offense with Marcus Mariota under center was disappointing to say the least, especially for fantasy purposes. Next season, Pitts' fantasy outlook will heavily depend upon the state of the Falcons' passing offense. In the meantime, Parker Hesse and MyCole Pruitt will hold down the fort at tight end.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Pitts - Undergoes surgery Wednesday Pitts announced Wednesday via his personal Instagram account that he underwent surgery to repair a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee.
Impact While Atlanta hasn't officially announced a recovery timeline for Pitts or revealed whether he'll be able to return this season, the second-year tight end will be sidelined through at least Week 16 after being placed on injured reserve Nov. 21. While Pitts was sidelined in the Falcons' Week 12 loss to the Commanders, Parker Hesse led the Atlanta tight end group with 33 snaps (60 percent), but it was MyCole Pruitt (two catches for nine yards and a touchdown) who was the more productive fantasy option despite playing three fewer snaps.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons know they're close, even at 5-7: 'We have a chance'
The Atlanta Falcons are 5-7 and seemingly just began rebuilding. But they're within striking distance of the NFC South lead and trying to ma...NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Bucs could join worst division winners in past 20 years, which isn't all bad
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