The Atlanta Falcons (3-3) will head to Cincinnati in Week 6 for a matchup against the 3-3 Bengals. After staying relatively healthy for the first five games, the Falcons lost some key players during Sunday’s 28-14 win over the 49ers, including both starting cornerbacks A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward.
Hayward has since been placed on the injured reserve list, but Terrell practiced on Wednesday and appears to be on track to play this weekend. Linebacker Mykal Walker also returned to practice after sitting out in Week 6.
Check out the team’s Wednesday injury report below.
Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
Ade Ogundeji | Shoulder | LP | |||
A.J. Terrell | Thigh | LP | |||
Ta’Quon Graham | Knee | LP | |||
Mykal Walker | Groin | LP | |||
Dee Alford | Hamstring | DNP | |||
Jared Bernhardt | Groin | DNP | |||
Isaiah Oliver | Shoulder | FP |
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance during Sunday’s 28-14 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Mariota opened the game with 13 straight completions and finished with 129 passing yards, two touchdowns and zero turnovers.
Falcons PFF Grades: QB Marcus Mariota leads offense, CB Darren Hall earns highest defensive grade in Week 6 win over the 49ers. https://t.co/D2vboW9aU7
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Falcons QB Marcus Mariota and CB Darren Hall were the team’s highest-graded players in Week 6, according to Pro Football Focus. Check out Atlanta’s 25 highest-graded players from Sunday’s win.