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Casey Washington Casey Washington Remains limited Thursday Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 4:28 PM Washington (concussion) remained limited in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Washington remains in the league's concussion protocol, and he'll likely need to log a full practice Friday if he's going to have any chance of playing Sunday against the Panthers.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Practices in full Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 3:16 PM Mooney (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Mooney was limited in practice Wednesday after having made his season debut Week 2 versus the Vikings, in which he handled 86 percent of offensive snaps and secured two of four targets for 20 yards. To see Mooney now practicing in full offers confirmation that he'll be available Sunday on the road against Carolina. Mooney will look to get more involved versus the Panthers, though he may have difficulty delivering fantasy value in what's been a run-first Atlanta offense through the first two games of the season.
Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts Dealing with toe injury Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 3:11 PM Pitts was limited at Thursday's practice due to a toe injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: One day removed from not being listed on Atlanta's first Week 3 practice report Wednesday, Pitts operated with a cap on his reps. As a result, his status bears watching as the weekend approaches to get a sense of his potential to play Sunday at Carolina. Fellow TE Charlie Woerner (ankle) hasn't taken part in drills so far this week, leaving Teagan Quitoriano and Feleipe Franks as the sole healthy options at the position on the active roster.
Casey Washington Casey Washington Gets in limited practice Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 5:57 PM Washington (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice. Analysis: Washington missed last Sunday night's win over the Vikings with the concussion, but his limited start to the practice week suggests he has a chance to play Week 3 versus Carolina. With Drake London, Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud healthy, Washington is unlikely to have much of a role on offense against the Panthers if he's cleared to play.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Remains limited by shoulder issue Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 3:44 PM Mooney (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: In the wake of his season debut in this past Sunday's win at Minnesota, Mooney continues to deal with the shoulder issue that sidelined him Week 1 against the Buccaneers. He still handled an 86 percent snap share Week 2 en route to two catches (on four targets) for 20 yards. Mooney's activity level Thursday and Friday ultimately will forecast whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game in Carolina.
Ray-Ray McCloud Ray-Ray McCloud Non-factor during SNF Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 11:41 AM McCloud recorded zero receptions on two targets during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings. Analysis: After playing 73 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps in Week 1, McCloud was on the field for only 23 percent during Sunday Night Football. There were multiple factors in McCloud's diminished role. Darnell Mooney made his season debut against Minnesota after missing Week 1 due to a shoulder injury, which pushed McCloud down the depth chart. Plus, the Falcons focused more on the run during Sunday's defensive-dominated game, as QB Michael Penix threw only 21 times in Week 2 compared to 42 attempts in Week 1. Drake London, Mooney, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson will demand targets weekly, so if the Falcons are throwing it fewer than 25 times per game, it'll be difficult for McCloud to deliver consistent production.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Modest production in season debut Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 11:39 AM Mooney caught two of four targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings. Analysis: After missing Week 1 due to a shoulder injury, Mooney didn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday Night Football. He played 57 of 66 offensive snaps during his season debut, which led Atlanta's WRs - Drake London finished with 56. Despite being on the field often, Mooney failed to haul in either of his targets in the first half, and both of his receptions came within three plays during the Falcons' first drive of the second half. The run game was the clear emphasis for Atlanta during Sunday's defensive-dominated game, as Falcons QB Michael Penix attempted only 21 passes after throwing 41 times in Week 1. Mooney is the clear No. 2 wideout behind London and will look to get more involved against the Panthers in Week 3. However, it'll be difficult for any pass catchers to deliver consistent production if the Falcons are pushing 40 rushing attempts consistently.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Attempts only 21 passes Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 11:23 PM Penix completed 13 of 21 passes for 135 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings. Analysis: The Falcons played from ahead for the entire game, and the team was happy to rely on its running game. That limited Penix's pass attempts, though he wasn't all that efficient with his opportunity, averaging only 6.43 yards per attempt while also taking three sacks. Atlanta may be able to control their Week 3 matchup against Carolina in similar fashion, which could lead to another quiet performance from Penix.
Drake London Drake London Quiet in Week 2 win Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 11:08 PM London recorded three receptions on four targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings. He also lost a fumble. Analysis: The Falcons relied on a run-heavy offense as they never trailed in the contest, limiting the production of all their pass catchers. Nevertheless, London led the team in yardage thanks to a long gain of 21 yards, though he also lost a fumble after an 18-yard gain early in the first quarter. He has only 104 yards on 19 targets through two games this season, and Atlanta may be able to rely heavily on their run game once again in Week 3 against Carolina.
Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson Rips off 143 yards on ground Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:52 PM Robinson rushed the ball 22 times for 143 yards in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings. He added three receptions on five targets for 25 yards. Analysis: Robinson got off to a quick start to the game, with his first two carries combining to go for 42 yards. He chipped in additional long gains of 18 and 11 yards in the third quarter to ultimately average 6.5 yards per attempt. The only thing missing from Robinson's performance was a trip to the end zone, as Tyler Allgeier instead got that opportunity late in the third quarter. Robinson topped 100 yards from scrimmage for the second consecutive game and specifically rebounded on the ground after getting only 24 yards as a rusher in Week 1.
Casey Washington Casey Washington Missing Week 2 due to concussion Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:28 PM Washington (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Analysis: Washington didn't clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to have a chance to play Sunday. His next opportunity to see game action will come Week 3 against the Panthers. Barring an addition from the practice squad, Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge will round out Atlanta's wide receiver depth chart Sunday behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney, both of whom were cleared of their respective shoulder injuries on Friday's injury report.
Jamal Agnew Jamal Agnew Ruled out for SNF Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:21 PM Agnew (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Vikings, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Analysis: Agnew was injured in the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Bucs after returning a pair of kickoffs for 57 yards and two punts for 29 yards. Almost strictly a special teams player at this point in his career, Agnew hasn't caught a regular-season pass since 2023.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Cleared for Week 2 return Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:17 PM Mooney (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Neither does Drake London, who hurt his shoulder during the season opener that Mooney missed. Mooney returns for an interesting matchup, facing a Vikings defense that gave up the most PPR points to wide receivers in 2024 (and seventh most in 2023), despite generally playing well under highly regarded coordinator Brian Flores. Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson often had London and Mooney topping 90 percent snap shares last season, but there's some chance of a limited workload after Mooney's lengthy absence (he was injured seven weeks ago on the first day of training camp).
Drake London Drake London Cleared for SNF Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:07 PM London (shoulder) and Darnell Mooney (shoulder) don't have injury designation for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: London was injured in the fourth quarter of last week's loss to Tampa Bay, while Mooney missed the game due to an injury he'd been nursing since August. Both are now available to face a Minnesota defense that allowed a league-high 39.7 PPR points per game to wide receivers last year (albeit with the production driven by volume rather than efficiency).
Casey Washington Casey Washington Another DNP on Thursday Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:44 PM Washington (concussion) remained sidelined in practice Thursday, Tori McElhanney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Washington would need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have a chance to suit up Sunday night against the Vikings, so he will need to raise his practice participation level Friday to have any chance of playing. Fellow wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney both remained limited Thursday due to their respective shoulder injuries. Even if Washington clears concussion protocol, his role on offense would likely be minimal if London and Mooney both gain clearance to play Sunday.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Stays limited at practice Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:17 PM Mooney (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Mooney now has strung together three straight capped sessions going back to Week 1 prep as he closes in on his recovery from the shoulder issue that has bothered him since late July. Both he and No. 1 WR Drake London (shoulder) have been limited so far this week, so Friday's practice will be key for them to avoid designations in advance of Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Drake London Drake London Another limited session Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:11 PM London (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Since injuring his shoulder late in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers, London has operated with a cap on his practice reps. The same can be said for fellow WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder), leaving the pair just one more chance to get back to full participation Friday before the team potentially hands them designations ahead of Sunday's game at Minnesota. For what it's worth, coach Raheem Morris told McElhaney on Wednesday that he expects London to play, but "that's not saying he is."
Casey Washington Casey Washington DNP due to concussion Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 3:32 PM Washington (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Washington is in the concussion protocol following an impressive Week 1 showing, in which he secured three of six targets for 33 yards during Atlanta's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers while playing 94 percent of offensive snaps. If the second-year pro is able to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday night against the Vikings, he may again benefit from an increased target share, as Drake London (shoulder) and Darnell Mooney (shoulder) were both limited Wednesday.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Remains limited in practice Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 3:27 PM Mooney (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Mooney is kicking off Week 2 prep where he left off last week, with a cap on his reps. He wasn't able to suit up this past Sunday against the Buccaneers due to the shoulder injury that has plagued him since the early days of training camp. Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that the Falcons will "get a look and see toward the end of the week what he's got going on." Friday's practice report thus will be key for the wideout's odds to suit up Sunday in Minnesota.
Drake London Drake London Officially limited Wednesday Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 3:20 PM London (shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: London suffered a shoulder injury late in this past Sunday's loss to the Buccanners, and the issue was clarified as a sprain afterward, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. During a media session earlier Wednesday, coach Raheem Morris said that he believes London will be available Sunday at Minnesota. "Drake is Drake," Morris noted. "He's ultimately tough. I do expect him to play. That's not saying he is." That last point from Morris leaves some uncertainty surrounding London's status, so his activity level will be one to watch as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to suit up this weekend.