The final practice reports of the week have been released.
Friday is finally here, as the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints held their final practices of the week. We have been monitoring the health of both team’s throughout the week, and now we have an update on who will and likely will not play Sunday.
It’s mostly good news for the Falcons.
You can expect to see the injury reports here every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Atlanta Falcons
Full Participation
• LB Troy Andersen (knee)
• C Drew Dalman (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
• LB Matthew Judon (illness)
• DL Grady Jarrett (achilles)
• RG Chris Lindstrom (knee)
• TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring)
Limited Participation
• WR Drake London (hip) QUESTIONABLE
Did Not Practice
• LB JD Bertrand (concussion) OUT
• DL James Smith-Williams (tibia)
New Orleans Saints
Full Participation
• LB Nephi Sewell (knee) QUESTIONABLE
• OL Shane Lemieux (knee) QUESTIONABLE
• RB Alvin Kamara (hand)
• QB Derek Carr (illness)
• S Will Harris (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
Limited Participation
• DL John Ridgeway (oblique) QUESTIONABLE
• CB Rico Payton (back) QUESTIONABLE
• S J.T. Gray (back) QUESTIONABLE
• C Erik McCoy (groin) DOUBTFUL
Did Not Practice
• OL Lucas Patrick (ankle) OUT
• WR Chris Olave (concussion) OUT
• CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring) OUT
• WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (shoulder) OUT
• RB Jamaal Williams (groin) QUESTIONABLE
We received a lot of updates on Friday, following the conclusion of practice. Receiver Drake London and center Drew Dalman are both questionable to play against the Saints on Sunday. Dalman was at least able to practice fully, while London was limited with a hip injury. It does indeed appear that both Grady Jarrett and Troy Andersen are good to go this week, as they said they would be earlier in the week, and the Falcons will only definitely be without JD Bertrand. That’s good news.
The Saints have a few key players out this week, most notably being receiver Chris Olave, who is in concussion protocol. Running back Jamaal Williams was a Friday addition to the team’s injury report due to a groin injury, and it’s possible he may not play against the Falcons. With the Saints down starters while the Falcons are relatively healthy, the hope is that Atlanta can take full advantage.