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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Officially limited Wednesday Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:31 PM Penix (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Penix also was limited all of last week due to a bone bruise in his knee before the Falcons made him inactive for this past Sunday's game against the Dolphins, allowing Kirk Cousins to direct the offense in a 34-10 loss. Prior to Wednesday's session, coach Raheem Morris told Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com that he feels "really good" about Penix, and the quarterback himself relayed to McElhaney afterward, "I feel like I am trending in the right direction." Whether or not that'll amount to a return to action for Penix on Sunday at New England remains to be seen, but he'll have two more opportunities to prove the health of his knee before Atlanta potentially tags him with a Week 9 designation.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Limited in practice Wednesday Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:27 PM Mooney (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: After missing Week 6 with a hamstring injury, Mooney has topped an 80 percent offensive snap share in back-to-back games, albeit with just nine targets and 79 yards in that time. His projection for Week 9 at New England partially depends on the health of QB Michael Penix (knee) and WR Drake London (hip), both of whom missed the Week 8 loss to Miami.
Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts Limited in practice Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:24 PM Pitts was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: It's a new injury after Pitts handled his normal workload in a 34-10 loss to Miami on Sunday, catching each of his nine targets for 59 yards while handling a 92 percent snap share and 100 percent route share. WR Drake London (hip), WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) and QB Michael Penix (knee) also were limited in practice Wednesday.
Drake London Drake London Ready to practice Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 11:14 AM Falcons coach Raheem Morris said London (hip) will participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: London and Michael Penix (knee) are both slated to practice Wednesday after having been sidelined for Atlanta's loss to the Dolphins in Week 8. Penix was limited in practice due to a bone bruise in advance of being ruled out for Miami, while London as a surprise inactive after having initially avoided a game-day injury designation, then being reclassified as questionable on Saturday. Morris said both London and Penix remain day-to-day in advance of Sunday's road matchup against the Patriots.
Michael Penix Michael Penix In line to practice Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 10:57 AM Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Penix (knee) is slated to participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Penix remains day-to-day due to a bone bruise in his knee, and he had been limited in practice all of Week 8 before being ruled out for Atlanta's loss to the Dolphins. That could mean that Penix will need to get back on the practice field as a full participant before being cleared to return to action. Veteran backup Kirk Cousins struggled during Atlanta's 34-10 loss to Miami, but he will be called upon to draw another start on the road versus New England in Week 9 if Penix is unable to go. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, however, Morris said he feels "really good" about the odds of Penix being cleared to face the Patriots. Top wideout Drake London (hip) is also expected to practice Wednesday after having sat out Week 8, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Charlie Woerner Charlie Woerner Nonfactor in passing game Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 9:48 AM Woerner went without a target while playing 15 of the Falcons' 50 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins. Analysis: Woerner has played double-digit snaps on offense in each of the Falcons' first seven games, but he typically functions as an in-line blocker. He's run just 52 routes all season, drawing two targets and making one reception for minus-five yards.