Falcons vs Cowboys: Staff picks and predictions for Week 9

#Falcons Wire writing staff picks and predictions for Sunday’s game vs. the Dallas Cowboys..

The Atlanta Falcons will host the Dallas Cowboys in a mid-season showdown this Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It will be the team’s second time facing an NFC East opponent, having previously defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. 

Last week, the Falcons outlasted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 31-26 victory to improve to 5-3 overall and 4-0 within the division. The Cowboys have lost two straight games, including a 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8.

Who will win Sunday’s game in Atlanta? Check out our Falcons Wire writing staff’s predictions for Week 9:

Crissy Froyd (4-3):

The Falcons come into this one with all of the momentum, losing just once the the past five weeks. The Cowboys are nowhere near as stable after losing four of their last six games. Kirk Cousins is particularly hot right now and gives Atlanta the edge at home. | Falcons 31, Cowboys 20. 

Deen Worley (4-3):

The Falcons are going to need to do a better job at pressuring the quarterback ton win on Sunday. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is prone to mistakes when pressured, which was evident the last time Dallas came to Atlanta as the pass rush made the difference in the outcome. Can the Falcons do it again? Maybe. | Falcons 27, Cowboys 14.

Matt Urben (4-3):

Atlanta has won several close games this season but the Cowboys are slightly better than their record suggests. Still, I think the Falcons are healthier coming into Sunday’s game and their offense will present a tough challenge for a banged-up Dallas defense. | Falcons 31, Cowboys 24.

Sunday’s game starts at 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and will air locally on FOX. 

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Falcons injury news: Updating Drew Dalman’s status vs. Cowboys

Falcons provide injury update on center Drew Dalman ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Cowboys

On Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons (5-3) officially ruled out starting center Drew Dalman for Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys (3-4). Dalman, who has missed the last five games due to a high ankle sprain, was designated to return from the injured reserve list on Wednesday.

Despite practicing all week, the former fourth-round pick will be sidelined for his sixth consecutive game. With Dalman out, the Falcons will look to backup center Ryan Neuzil to fill in against the Cowboys.

Atlanta may also be without starting right guard Chris Lindstrom. The two-time Pro Bowler injured his knee against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8 and has been listed as questionable for Week 9.

The Cowboys are dealing with some injuries/issues of their own. The team listed cornerback Trevon Diggs and All-Pro guard Zack Martin as questionable. Plus, Dallas has ruled out cornerback DaRon Bland, running back Ezekiel Elliott and edge Micah Parsons.

On Friday, the Falcons signed linebacker Rashaan Evans to the 53-man roster and placed rookie defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro on the injured reserve list. The team also elevated defensive back Natrone Brooks and outside linebacker Demone Harris from the practice squad.

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Falcons reveal uniforms for Week 9 game vs. the Dallas Cowboys

Falcons reveal uniforms for Week 9 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys

The Atlanta Falcons (5-3) responded to their first bad loss of the season with a clutch win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Sunday’s 31-26 victory helped the team improve to 4-0 in the NFC South.

In Week 9, the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) will come to town looking to end a two-game losing streak. Despite the Cowboys’ recent struggles, they’re 3-1 on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Falcons are just 2-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

On Thursday, the team revealed its uniforms for Sunday’s game. As you can see below, the Falcons will wear their black jerseys with white pants against Dallas.

The Falcons received some positive news on the injury front as Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom returned to practice on Thursday. Center Drew Dalman may also return in time for Sunday’s game.

Dalman, who’s been on the injured reserve list since Week 4, was activated this week and practiced the last two days. Check out the team’s updated 53-man roster, depth chart and injury report entering Week 9.

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