BRANDON POWELL NEWS

Won't face Bucs in finale Powell (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against Tampa Bay, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Powell never seemed especially likely to go Week 17, as the return man was unable to submit even a limited practice session heading into Sunday's finale. He'll close out the year with 8.9 yards per punt return, good for eighth best in the NFL. The 25-year-old also saw his offensive role increase as the campaign progressed, contributing seven of his 12 receptions over his final five appearances of 2020.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Powell (foot) did not practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Powell played through his foot issue during last weekend's loss to the Chiefs, but he's now missed back-to-back practices. The Falcons would need to delegate another option in the return game if Powell can't suit up Week 17 versus the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday's practice Powell (foot) did not participate during Wednesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Powell was confronted with a foot issue going into the Falcons' Week 16 matchup against the Chiefs. He found a way to suit up, however, fielding 13 offensive snaps while recording a two-yard catch during last Sunday's loss. Powell coughed up a fumble on his lone catch, turning possession over to Kansas City at the 10:50 mark of the fourth quarter. The 25-year-old remains without a missed game on the season, and he will try to power through his foot issue once more as Atlanta travels to take on the Buccaneers to close out the 2020 campaign.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons watch near-perfect Koo miss costly FG in loss to KC

The one thing the Atlanta Falcons could count on all season was Younghoe Koo, their Pro Bowl kicker who had made 27 consecutive field-goal attempts

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

Patrick Mahomes threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson with just under two minutes

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active for Week 16 Powell (foot) is active for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact With Julio Jones (hamstring) out of the lineup, Powell should handle a decent workload Sunday. In the last two games without Jones, Powell played at least 43 percent of the snaps on offense. However, he didn't capitalize on the extra opportunities in that stretch, catching just three passes for 14 yards.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, Mack declared out for Falcons vs. Kansas City

The Atlanta Falcons have declared receiver Julio Jones and center Alex Mack out for Sunday’s game at Kansas City

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Week 16 Powell (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Powell popped up on the injury report Thursday with an unspecified foot injury, and he remained a limited participant in Friday's practice. With Julio Jones (hamstring) sidelined, Powell's potential absence would presumably allow Christian Blake to handle a large role behind Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Powell (foot) was limited during Thursday's practice session, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Powell practiced in full Wednesday, so he may have picked up the foot injury during practice that day. Though the second-year wideout has made minimal contributions on offense this season (11 catches on 16 targets for 67 yards), his absence would be felt on special teams, as he serves as Atlanta's primary kickoff and punt returner.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tears off long return Powell corralled his only target for a nine-yard gain, adding one kick-return attempt for 22 yards and three punt returns for 40 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Powell's 20-yard punt return at the 9:07 mark of the fourth quarter situated Atlanta near midfield with a chance to overtake the lead, however, Matt Ryan committed the first of a pair of late-game interceptions 11 plays later. The Florida product will likely continue to carry a peripheral offensive role for weeks when the receiving corps is depleted by injury. Most of his value, however, resides on special teams where he's averaging a respectable 9.3 yards per attempt on punt returns this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jones back at practice for Falcons, questionable vs. Saints

Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant \and is listed as questionable for the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags second TD of 2020 Powell reeled in both of his targets for four receiving yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 43-6 win against the Raiders. He also logged a 16-yard kickoff return and a four-yar...

Impact Opportunities opened up for Atlanta's secondary wide receivers Week 12, as Julio Jones (hamstring) was ruled out before kickoff and Olamide Zaccheaus (toe) had to exit partway through the contest due to injury. Powell capitalized, collecting his second TD reception over his past three appearances. He's made an impact on special teams as well, with the 25-year-old's 8.7 yards per punt return average ranking 12th in the NFL among players with at least 10 attempts.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6

Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlanta Falcons thoroughly dominated Derek Carr and the bumbl...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Little offensive impact Powell rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.

Impact Even with Julio Jones missing a big chunk of the game with a hamstring injury, Powell handled just six snaps on offense. His main contributions continue to come on special teams, where he's the Falcons' primary option to return kicks and punts.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first NFL TD Powell corralled his lone target for a nine-yard touchdown, adding a four-yard rush during Sunday's 34-27 win against the Broncos. He also registered a 13-yard punt return.

Impact Powell was able to maneuver by Justin Simmons for the second-quarter score, out-positioning the talented free safety on a nine-yard out route to secure his first TD in the NFL. With Calvin Ridley (foot) sitting out Week 9, Powell garnered his third-highest offensive workload of the season (10 snaps). Ridley and the Falcons' receiving corps will have a chance to recover from injury over the Week 10 bye, potentially lessening Powell's offensive role when the team returns Nov. 22 against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streak

The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week on a modest two-game winning streak and with three victories in their past four games

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos

Matt Ryan took advantage of Denver’s thin secondary to throw three touchdown passes and the Atlanta Falcons turned back Denver’s bid for a second consecutive comeback to beat the B...

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All clear Thursday Powell (elbow) was absent from Thursday's injury report, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Powell popped up on the injury report Wednesday, as the elbow issue limited him in practice. Now healthy, expect the Florida product to assume his usual duties as the team's return man, while mixing in with depth receiving snaps. In six games this season, the 25-year-old has supplied three catches for 27 yards, 208 kick return yards and 79 punt return yards.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on injury report Powell was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has recorded three receptions for 27 yards on the season, with all of his catches coming in Week 3 while Julio Jones sat out with a hamstring injury. Instead, most of Powell's usage has come on special teams, where he ranks third in the NFL with an average of 9.9 yards per punt return. Powell wasn't known to be dealing with an injury ahead of Atlanta's Week 6 win over Minnesota, but his status will now be one to monitor heading into a matchup this weekend versus the Lions.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes as pass catcher Powell hauled in three of his four targets for a total of 27 receiving yards during Sunday's 30-26 loss to Chicago.

Impact With Julio Jones (hamstring) ruled out pregame and Russell Gage forced to exit early Sunday because of a head injury, Atlanta was left thin at receiver. Against the Bears, Powell saw offensive snaps in a game for just the second time since 2018, after he spent 2019 bouncing between the Falcons' practice squad and active roster without ever fielding a regular-season snap. If Jones and Gage are unable to play Week 4 against the Packers, Powell would be in line for wide receiver snaps behind Calvin Ridley, Christian Blake and Olamide Zaccheaus.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets his shot as returner Powell is expected to be Atlanta's primary returner for Week 1, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The 23-year-old Powell will prepare to make his first regular-season appearance in over 20 months after riding out 2019 as a member of the Falcons' practice squad. When last active on special teams with Detroit in 2018, Powell picked up eight yards on two punt return attempts as well as 43 kick return yards on two additional returns (across six total games played). Powell beat out undrafted rookie Chris Rowland for this opportunity after the Falcons parted ways with 2019 return specialist Kenjon Barner over the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

The Atlanta Falcons cut former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell and two quarterbacks as they got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at it again Powell returned to practice Monday after missing time last week with an undisclosed injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Dan Quinn said that Powell is back at "full speed," which is great news considering his anticipated role for Atlanta this season. The former Florida Gator continues to be a front-runner to serve as the Falcons' primary returner this season, but he will have to hold off undrafted rookie Chris Rowland to secure the role. He last played an NFL game Week 17 of 2018 as a member of the Lions, providing six catches for 103 yards during a rout of the Packers in a showdown of six-win teams. More recently, Powell spent time as a member of the Falcons' practice squad in 2019.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday's practice Powell (undisclosed) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The former Lion is in competition with rookie Chris Rowland for the role of Falcons return man, but his bid for that spot has been paused by a minor injury suffered during Wednesday's practice. Coach Dan Quinn described the issue as being nothing of great concern, so the hope is that Powell can return to the field in short order and resume his push for a roster spot. Though Atlanta remains deep at his offensive position of wide receiver, Powell is very much in the mix to reserve a roster slot by way of his returning abilities.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Sign UDFA Outfielder Brandon McIlwain The Mets have made their first undrafted free agent signing with Brandon McIlwain, an outfielder

JUNE 15, 2020 • METSMERIZEDONLINE.COM