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Beaux Collins Beaux Collins Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:16 PM
Collins (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of BowTieSports.com reports.
Analysis: Collins remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened two weeks ago. He's yet to play in a game this season. |
Brian Robinson Jr. Brian Robinson Jr. Limited at practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 10:27 AM
Robinson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Robinson also was deemed limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, which gives the running back one more opportunity to upgrade to full participation before the team assigns Week 9 injury designations. If he's able to return from a two-game absence Sunday against the Bengals, he'd slot back into a complementary role behind Bijan Robinson, an assignment that Khalil Herbert handled in Weeks 7 and 8. |
Limited at walkthrough
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:25 PM
Deablo (forearm) was considered to be a limited participant at the Falcons' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Deablo has missed back-to-back games while nursing a forearm injury that he suffered in Week 6 against Chicago. The linebacker's ability to be limited Wednesday is a step in the right direction, but he will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and move past the forearm issue before Sunday's contest versus the Bengals. |
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:45 PM
Abdullah (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: The Falcons designated Abdullah for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, and he was able to actually get back on the practice field Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. He's eligible to be activated ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bengals, but he'll likely need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance to suit up in Week 9. |
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Estimated as full participant
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:48 PM
Bowman was estimated as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Bowman hasn't played since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 6 against Chicago. Now with a full practice, the 23-year-old is on track to play Sunday against the Bengals. The second-year pro has six tackles (five solo) and two pass deflections in four games this season. |
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Brian Robinson Jr. Brian Robinson Jr. Opens week with limited practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:12 AM
The Falcons listed Robinson (hamstring) as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: After landing in Spain early Wednesday in advance of Sunday's game versus the Bengals in Madrid, the Falcons opted to hold a walkthrough rather than a traditional practice. Robinson was able to do enough to garner a limited listing on the injury report, marking the first time since Week 7 that he's gone down as anything other than a non-participant in practice. If Robinson can get back to full activity Thursday or Friday, he'll put himself on track to be available as the top complement to lead back Bijan Robinson on Sunday. |
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Gets clearance to practice again
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 7:50 PM
The Falcons designated Abdullah (hamstring) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Abdullah went to Atlanta's injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring back in Week 4 at New Orleans, but it now looks like he may be close to returning to game action. The transaction opens a 21-day window during which the Falcons can officially activate Abdullah from IR before they'd have to put him back on the shelf for the rest of the campaign. |
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Placed on IR
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 6:37 PM
Ebukam (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Ebukam suffered a hamstring injury in Week 9 versus the Buccaneers, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests as a result of the injury. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith is a top candidate to operate in a more prominent role at outside linebacker. |
Nick Folk Nick Folk Misses only field-goal attempt
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 9:53 PM
Folk went 0-for-1 on field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The kicker missed wide left from 53 yards out in the first quarter. It was difficult for the Atlanta offense to move the ball in rainy conditions. Folk has failed to connect on four field-goal tries and an extra point in 2026. |
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Back from suspension
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 8:21 PM
The NFL reinstated Pearce on Monday after he served his eight-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Darius Hayes of Sports Illustrated reports.
Analysis: Pearce had to miss the first eight games of the season following an arrest back in February, but he's now back with the Falcons' active roster for Week 9. He projects to eventually play a big role on the edge during the second half of the campaign, but he might get eased back into things to start out. |
Khalil Herbert Khalil Herbert Back to practice squad
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 8:20 PM
Herbert reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: With Brian Robinson (hamstring) missing a second straight contest Sunday against the Bucs, Herbert played 10 offensive snaps behind Bijan Robinson's 43. Herbert carried the ball four times for 12 yards and caught his only target for three yards against Tampa Bay. |
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Won't play Week 9
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:40 PM
Ebukam (hamstring) has been ruled out for Atlanta's Week 9 matchup versus the Bengals, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Ebukam got hurt during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay and could now be in danger of missing multiple games. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith and Charles Snowden will likely see increased playing time. |
Zachariah Branch Zachariah Branch Sidelined by hamstring injury
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 12:55 PM
Coach Kevin Stefanski noted Monday that Branch (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: The same applies to LB Samson Ebukam, with Josh Kendall of The Athletic relaying via Stefanski that either or both of the injured players could face multi-game absences. Through eight games thus far, Branch has caught 10 of his 12 targets for 64 yards. In the 2026 third-rounder's looming absence, Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus will continue to lead Atlanta's WR corps, with Chris Blair in reserve. |
Chris Blair Chris Blair No targets in Week 8
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 9:02 AM
Blair went without a target while playing nine of the Falcons' 53 offensive snaps in Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Blair has been active for all eight of the Falcons' games this season, but the 29-year-old wideout has been scarcely involved on offense. He's thus far recorded just a six-yard reception on four targets, three of which came in Week 2. Blair should continue to suit up for the Falcons on gamedays but will provide most of his value on special teams. |
Jahan Dotson Jahan Dotson Secures two catches in loss
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:49 PM
Dotson caught two of five targets for 95 yards during Sunday's 16-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Dotson and the rest of the Falcons offense were held in check for the majority of Sunday's loss. The wide receiver did provide Atlanta's biggest highlight play of the day, connecting with quarterback Michael Penix for a 76-yard gain on the team's final possession of the day in the fourth quarter. Dotson's 95 yards were a season high, and he has now reeled in 14 of 31 targets for 337 yards and two touchdowns over eight contests to open the 2026 regular season. |
Kyle Pitts Sr. Kyle Pitts Sr. Locked down in Week 8
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:23 PM
Pitts caught two of five targets for six yards during Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Pitts was unable to make it four straight weeks with a touchdown, and he was held to two or fewer catches for the first time since Week 3 versus Green Bay. The tight end has exceeded 50 receiving yards just one time over eight contests to open the 2026 campaign, so fantasy managers are pretty reliant on him reaching the end zone. Pitts and the rest of the Falcons' offense will have a good chance to get back on track in Week 9 against the Bengals' inconsistent defense. |
Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Nightmare afternoon in rainy conditions
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:20 PM
Penix completed eight of 24 passes for 125 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing five times for 11 yards in the Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered.
Analysis: Penix endured a career-worst all-around game in rainy conditions after coming into the afternoon with just one interception in his first five games. Only two of Penix's four picks led to Buccaneers points -- and just a pair of field goals at that -- but the Falcons defense was helpless against Tampa Bay's ground attack in the shutout. Sunday's conditions were a clear outlier, so Penix should be expected to bounce back across the pond in a Week 9 matchup against a vulnerable Bengals secondary next Sunday in Madrid. |
Drake London Drake London Forgettable afternoon in loss
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 6:50 PM
London brought in one of six targets for eight yards in the Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Michael Penix was picked off four times by the Buccaneers' defense throughout the rainy afternoon while completing only 33.3 percent of his passes, so London's near career-worst numbers were a bit more understandable in that context. The talented wideout had come into the day with at least 62 receiving yards in five straight contests, and he should have a chance to bounce back when the Falcons face off with the Bengals in Madrid next Sunday. |
Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson Manages solid rushing total in shutout
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 4:50 PM
Robinson rushed 19 times for 76 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: It was a bizarre afternoon overall in very rainy conditions in Tampa Bay, and Robinson managed to salvage his day with a solid rushing yardage total. Robinson's tally on the ground was actually his best since Week 5, although his streak of games without a rushing touchdown extended to four. Robinson is still averaging 5.2 yards per carry on the season and now is up to 983 yards from scrimmage and five total touchdowns heading into next Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Bengals in Madrid. |
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Unlikely to return vs. Tampa Bay
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 2:56 PM
Ebukam (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Ebukam may have aggravated the same hamstring injury that he was dealing with earlier in the season. Za'Darius Smith, Charles Snowden and Jared Ivey are all in line for more defensive snaps. |
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