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Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Another one-catch outing
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 2:59 PM
Mooney caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Mooney played every offensive snap for the first time this season, but he finished with only one catch for a third time in six appearances. The wideout caught three passes for a season-high 68 yards during his return from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury, but he totaled only two receptions on six targets for 26 yards over his past two appearances. Only three Falcons saw more than two targets Sunday: Drake London (14), Bijan Robinson (10) and Kyle Pitts (seven). |
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Tyler Allgeier Tyler Allgeier Minor role in loss
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 2:57 PM
Allgeier rushed twice for six yards during Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: The Falcons trailed for most of Sunday's loss, which led to only 14 rushing attempts compared to 37 passes for Michael Penix. A pass-heavy game script means a muted role for Allgeier, who saw double-digit touches in four of Atlanta's first five games. However, over the past three games, the backup running back has totaled only 10 rushing attempts. |
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Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts Four catches in Week 9
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:50 PM
Pitts caught four of seven targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Drake London and Bijan Robinson combined for 17 catches, 168 receiving yards and three London receiving touchdowns, but Pitts was the best of the rest, as Darnell Mooney contributed Atlanta's only reception by a player other than London, Robinson or Pitts. After catching all nine of his targets from Kirk Cousins in the Week 8 loss to the Dolphins, Pitts was back to working with Michael Penix, who returned from a one-game absence due to a knee injury. Pitts has at least three receptions in every game this season heading into a Week 10 meeting with the Colts in Berlin. |
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Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson Gets 20 touches in Week 9 loss
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:42 PM
Robinson rushed 12 times for 46 yards and caught eight of 10 targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Robinson didn't get many opportunities on the ground as the Falcons tried to play catch-up with a pass-heavy approach, but he was heavily involved as a receiver out of the backfield. Drake London scored all three of Atlanta's touchdowns while leading the team with nine catches and 118 receiving yards, but all other Falcons pass catchers besides London and Robinson combined for only five receptions and 53 yards. Robinson's versatile skill set should ensure he maintains a prominent role in Week 10 against the Colts in Berlin as he tries to snap a two-game touchdown drought. |
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Michael Penix Michael Penix Throws three TDs to London
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:54 PM
Penix (knee) completed 22 of 37 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Penix posted a new career high with three touchdown passes in his return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury. All three were thrown to Drake London, who returned from a one-game absence of his own due to a hip injury. They connected for a one-yard touchdown in the first quarter, a two-yard touchdown in the second and an eight-yard score in the third. Seventeen of Penix's 22 completions went to either London or Bijan Robinson. Penix will likely continue to lean heavily on those two playmakers in Week 10 against the Colts in Berlin. |
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Drake London Drake London Scores three TDs in return
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:33 PM
London caught nine of 14 targets for 118 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: London boxed out his defender on a leaping one-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, then high-pointed the ball for a two-yard score in the second quarter and added a one-handed snag for an eight-yard touchdown in the fourth. A missed PAT after London's third touchdown catch proved to be the difference as Atlanta's comeback attempt came up short, but London showed no ill effects from the hip injury that kept him out of the Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. The Falcons' other wide receivers combined for only three targets against the Patriots, so London's locked in as the team's top option in the passing game heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Colts in Berlin. |
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Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Returning to backup role
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:36 PM
Cousins will move back to the No. 2 QB role Sunday at New England with Michael Penix (knee) not receiving a designation for that contest
Analysis: Cousins earned a spot start for Penix this past Sunday against the Dolphins due to the latter's bone bruise in his knee, but the former didn't fare well, completing 21 of 31 passes for 173 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and rushing twice for two yards in a 34-10 loss. This week, Penix followed up limited practices Wednesday and Thursday with a full session Friday, thereby clearing him to return to action. Cousins likely won't see the field Sunday, barring an injury setback to Penix or a garbage-time appearance. |
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Casey Washington Casey Washington Sidelined for Week 9
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 2:30 PM
Washington (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old downgraded from limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Washington has played a depth role in the Falcons' wide-receiver corps this season, catching six of 14 targets for 94 yards over five appearances. Jamal Agnew could play a larger offensive role with Washington out in Week 9. |
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Tyler Allgeier Tyler Allgeier Good to go
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 1:55 PM
Allgeier (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at New England, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Allgeier played through the same injury last week and ended up handling a season-high 40 percent snap share in the 34-10 loss to Miami. He'll likely play much less this week, unless the Falcons end up in a blowout again |
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Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts Cleared to face Pats
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 1:53 PM
Pitts (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at New England, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pitts handled his usual workload in last week's loss to the Dolphins and didn't miss any practices this week. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday, which was enough to gain clearance on the final injury report -- something that also happened for QB Michael Penix (knee) and WR Drake London (hip), bringing Atlanta's passing game back to full strength. |
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Drake London Drake London Good to go
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 1:52 PM
London (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at New England, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: London upgraded to full participation Friday after logging limited practices the previous two days. He'll return from a one-game absence due to a hip injury to face a hot New England defense led by CB Christian Gonzalez. |
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Michael Penix Michael Penix Cleared to play Week 9
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 1:50 PM
Penix (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at New England, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: WR Drake London (hip), WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring), TE Kyle Pitts (ankle) and LT Jake Matthews (ankle) also avoided game designations on the final injury report, bringing Atlanta's offense back to near-full strength ahead of a challenging matchup. Kirk Cousins' poor performance in Penix's stead last week likely answers questions about Penix being benched for performance reasons anytime soon. |
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Casey Washington Casey Washington Back at practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 4:31 PM
Washington (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: A back injury prevented Washington from practicing Wednesday, but he took a step in the right direction by logging a limited session Thursday, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Week 9 against the Patriots if he were to practice in full Friday. Washington played just four offensive snaps against the Dolphins in Week 8, and he would remain in a limited role on offense if Drake London (hip) is cleared to play against New England. |
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Tyler Allgeier Tyler Allgeier Limited by knee Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:56 PM
Allgeier (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Allgeier took a questionable tag into Atlanta's Week 8 loss to the Dolphins due to hip and knee injuries but wound up playing a season-high 40 percent snap share and scoring the Falcons' lone touchdown. He's back on the injury report Thursday after avoiding Wednesday's injury report. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Allgeier has an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots. |
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Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Logs full practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:46 PM
Mooney (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Mooney upgraded from limited Wednesday due to his lingering hamstring issue to all activity one day later, indicating that it isn't much of a concern. Fellow WR Drake London (hip) and TE Kyle Pitts (ankle) again were limited, meaning Mooney currently is the healthiest among Atlanta's key pass catchers. Having said that, Mooney didn't benefit from London's absence this past Sunday versus the Dolphins, hauling in just one of four passes for 11 yards while working with fill-in QB Kirk Cousins. No. 1 QB Michael Penix (knee) also remained limited Thursday, so there's a chance Cousins will be under center Sunday at New England. |
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Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts Another limited session
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:20 PM
Pitts (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Pitts has been operating with a cap on his practice reps this week due to an ankle injury, which also can said for QB Michael Penix (knee) and WR Drake London (hip). With both Penix and London sidelined this past Sunday against the Dolphins, Pitts connected with fill-in signal-caller Kirk Cousins nine times on as many targets for 59 yards and no touchdowns. The statuses of Penix and London will be key for where Pitts stands in Atlanta's passing game Week 9, but if the tight end is available, he again could be the team's top option. |
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Drake London Drake London Stays limited at practice
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:14 PM
London (hip) was limited at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: London now has been listed as limited on three consecutive injury reports due to a hip issue, which sidelined him this past Sunday versus the Dolphins. He'll have one more opportunity to get back to full this week before Atlanta potentially tags him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game in New England. Assuming London is able to suit up this weekend, it's unclear who between Michael Penix (knee), who also was limited Wednesday and Thursday, and Kirk Cousins will be under center for the Falcons. |
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Michael Penix Michael Penix Remains limited Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:09 PM
Penix (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Penix has maintained his activity level in practice for more than a week due to the bone bruise in his knee that he sustained Week 7 at San Francisco and sidelined him this past Sunday against the Dolphins. Coach Raheem Morris told Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he feels "really good" about Penix, after which the quarterback himself told McElhaney that he was "trending in the right direction." Penix may need to practice in full Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at New England, but it's unclear who between him and Kirk Cousins is destined to be Atlanta's starting QB in Week 9. |
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Casey Washington Casey Washington Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 7:14 PM
Washington (back) didn't participate in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Washington popped up on the injury report after catching one pass for 25 yards in the Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. With Drake London (hip) and Darnell Mooney (hamstring) also dealing with injuries, the Falcons could be shorthanded at receiver for Sunday's game versus the Patriots. |
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Drake London Drake London Limited Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:42 PM
London (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, London mixed into team drills to begin Week 9 prep, but he didn't log enough work for him to be listed as more than limited. London showed up on last Friday's injury report the same way before Atlanta tagged him as questionable Saturday and eventually inactive this past Sunday against the Dolphins. Both London and No. 1 QB Michael Penix (knee) missed that contest, but both operated with a cap on their reps Wednesday, which generally is a decent sign that the Falcons offense may have everyone available Sunday in New England. |
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