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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.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Practicing Wednesday Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 10:59 AM Falcons coach Raheem Morris said that Mooney (shoulder) is slated to practice Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Mooney sat out Week 1 after logging a trio of limited practices leading up to Atlanta's narrow 23-20 season-opening loss to the Buccaneers. He seems likely to be limited again Wednesday, with his Week 2 status potentially resting on an ability to upgrade to 'full' practice reps Thursday or Friday. With Drake London (shoulder) having been forced out early Week 1 and now up-in-the-air for Sunday night's road game against the Vikings, Mooney's status will be increasingly pivotal to Michael Penix and Atlanta's aerial attack.
Drake London Drake London Practicing, expected to play Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 10:55 AM Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that London (shoulder) will participate in practice and is expected to suit up Sunday night versus the Vikings, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Morris said, "I do expect [London] to play," but he cautioned, "That's not saying he is." Atlanta will wait to make a decision on London's status for Week 2 until the coaching staff has been able to evaluate him throughout a full series of practices, but Morris' optimism at least confirms that the star wideout has avoided a severe injury. London brought in eight of 15 targets for 55 yards during the Falcons' 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 1. Fellow starting wideout Darnell Mooney (shoulder), who was unavailable against Tampa Bay, is also practicing Wednesday.
Jamal Agnew Jamal Agnew Optimistic after injury Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 3:14 PM Agnew said Monday that he "feels good" after injuring his groin in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Agnew played six snaps on special teams Sunday and finished with 57 kick return yards and 29 punt return yards. He's not in immediate danger of missing the Falcons' Week 2 game against the Vikings, but his practice participation over the coming week will be worth monitoring. Ray-Ray McCloud, Mike Hughes and Natrone Brooks would be candidates to handle return duties if Agnew is not cleared to play.
Charlie Woerner Charlie Woerner Fails to record target Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 11:54 AM Woerner didn't record a target during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers. Analysis: Starting TE Kyle Pitts had a busy opener with Michael Penix at the helm, but as expected, Woerner served mostly as a blocker. Woerner caught seven passes during his first year with Atlanta in 2024, setting a career high.
KhaDarel Hodge KhaDarel Hodge Fails to grab lone target Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 11:50 AM Hodge finished with zero catches on one target during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers. Analysis: Even with Darnell Mooney (shoulder) inactive, Hodge played only eight offensive snaps. Drake London (shoulder) suffered an injury on Atlanta's final drive but is considered day-to-day. If Mooney and London are sidelined for Week 2, Hodge could see a boost in offensive responsibilities, but he'd still be behind Ray-Ray McCloud and Casey Washington.
Casey Washington Casey Washington Sees six targets in opener Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 11:49 AM Washington caught three of six targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers. Analysis: Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was inactive, plus Drake London (shoulder) and Jamal Agnew (groin) both suffered injuries during the opener. London's injury came during Atlanta's final drive, while Agnew didn't see any offensive snaps before exiting, so the in-game injuries didn't boost Washington's role. However, Mooney's absence likely meant more action for Washington. He started opposite London, played 94 percent of the team's offensive snaps and finished fourth on the team in targets behind London (15), Kyle Pitts (8) and Bijan Robinson (7). Ray-Ray McCloud is Atlanta's primary slot WR, so Washington would be the No. 4 WR if London and Mooney are healthy for Week 2.
Ray-Ray McCloud Ray-Ray McCloud Busy in season opener Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 11:46 AM McCloud caught three of five targets for 51 yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers. Analysis: Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was inactive, plus Drake London (shoulder) and Jamal Agnew (groin) both suffered injuries during the opener. London's injury came during Atlanta's final drive, while Agnew didn't see any offensive snaps before exiting, so the in-game injuries didn't boost McCloud's role. Mooney's absence may have funnelled a few more targets to McCloud, who finished fourth on the team in receiving yards behind Bijan Robinson (100), Kyle Pitts (59) and London (55). McCloud posted career highs in receptions (62), targets (87) and receiving yards (686) last season with Kirk Cousins at the helm until the final three games, and if Week 1 was any indication, the veteran wideout will also be a key part of the offense under Michael Penix, who threw 42 times against Tampa Bay and targeted McCloud on 12 occasions over the second-year signal-caller's trio of starts to finish the 2024 campaign. McCloud will be the primary slot receiver when everyone is healthy, but he may have expanded responsibilities if London and Mooney miss extended time.
Tyler Allgeier Tyler Allgeier Held in check Sunday Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 8:12 PM Allgeier rushed 10 times for 24 yards in the Falcons' 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: The No. 2 back finished with just two fewer carries than star backfield mate Bijan Robinson, who was similarly stymied on the ground. However, Robinson also logged seven targets and finished with 100 receiving yards, while Allgeier did not see the ball come his way through the air. Robinson is expected to see an even bigger role in his third season, but Allgeier should still have at least an outside chance at double-digit carries in most games.
Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts Seven grabs in Week 1 loss Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:36 PM Pitts brought in seven of eight targets for 59 yards in the Falcons' 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: The talented but oft-maligned tight end got his season off to a rousing start, finishing second in receptions, targets and receiving yards on the Falcons for the afternoon while displaying plenty of chemistry with Michael Penix as the latter begins his first full season as a starter. Pitts took full advantage of a matchup against a Buccaneers defense that's notoriously generous to tight ends, however, so it remains to be seen if he can carry the momentum over into a Week 2 road showdown against the Vikings next Sunday night.
Drake London Drake London Deemed day-to-day Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:07 PM London (shoulder) is considered day-to-day due to a shoulder sprain, though he's set for further testing on the injury he suffered in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Early reports on London's injury are encouraging, though further testing is needed to confirm the severity of the injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss. The Falcons were already without Darnell Mooney (shoulder) against Tampa Bay, so they could be severely shorthanded at wide receiver against the Vikings in Week 2 if London's unable to suit up.