The Atlanta Falcons released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos and eight players have officially been ruled out.
Linebacker Troy Andersen, cornerback Mike Hughes and defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham won’t be suiting up in Week 11. Atlanta will be extremely thin in the secondary on Sunday as defensive backs Dee Alford and Antonio Hamilton have been ruled out for the game as well.
On the bright side, quarterback Kirk Cousins was a full participant in Friday’s practice as he deals with injuries to his elbow and shoulder. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney was limited for the second day in a row due to an Achilles injury.
Mooney was not given an official game status, meaning he’s likely good to go for Sunday’s matchup in Denver.
Falcons Week 11 injury report
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| Drake London | Hip | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Drew Dalman | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Lorenzo Carter | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | — |
| Kirk Cousins | Shoulder/elbow | LP | FP | FP | — |
| Mike Hughes | Neck | LP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Tyler Allgeier | Quadricep | LP | FP | FP | — |
| JD Bertrand | Concussion | LP | LP | DNP | OUT |
| Troy Andersen | Knee | LP | LP | LP | OUT |
| Chris Lindstrom | Knee | LP | LP | FP | — |
| Ryan Neuzil | Calf | LP | FP | FP | — |
| Zach Harrison | Achilles | LP | LP | FP | — |
| Dee Alford | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Antonio Hamilton | Pectoral | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| James Smith-Williams | Tibia | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Charlie Woerner | Concussion | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Ta’Quon Graham | Pectoral | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Darnell Mooney | Achilles | — | LP | LP | — |
| Grady Jarrett | Achilles | — | LP | FP | — |
Darnell Mooney injury update
Mooney has been limited the last two days due to an Achilles injury. While the veteran wideout wasn’t given an injury designation on Friday’s injury report, Achilles injuries are no joke and he should be monitored entering Sunday’s game.
Kirk Cousins injury update
Cousins, despite his surprise appearance on Wednesday’s injury report, is on track to play after participating fully in the last two practices. Cousins ranks third in passing yards this season and will need to play well for Atlanta to have a chance in Week 11.
Mike Hughes injury update
Hughes has been ruled out for Sunday’s game due to a neck injury he suffered during last week’s loss to the Saints. While A.J. Terrell gets most of the headlines, Hughes has been quietly efficient this season. The entire secondary is pretty banged up with Antonio Hamilton and Dee Alford also ruled out for Week 11.
Sunday’s game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET in Denver. The Broncos are 2.5-point favorites over the Falcons.
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