Tag: Jacob Tuioti-Mariner

Falcons Week 13 inactives list: Julio Jones, Todd Gurley will play

On the Atlanta Falcons’ Friday injury report, RB Todd Gurley and WR Julio Jones were listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.

On the Atlanta Falcons’ Friday injury report, RB Todd Gurley and WR Julio Jones were listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.

The Falcons got some good news on their game-day inactives list, though, as both Gurley and Jones are active for today’s NFC South matchup. Here’s the full list, as shared by the team’s Twitter account below.

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Report: Falcons WR Julio Jones, RB Todd Gurley expected to play Sunday

The Atlanta Falcons listed both wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Todd Gurley as questionable for this weekend’s NFC South matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

The Atlanta Falcons listed both wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Todd Gurley as questionable for this weekend’s NFC South matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team is expecting the two former All-Pro players to suit up in Sunday’s game.

Jones has been out since re-aggravating his hamstring injury during the Falcons’ first meeting with the Saints in Week 11. Gurley also missed last weekend’s win over the Raiders with a knee injury.

In eight games this season, Jones has 45 catches for 677 yards and three touchdowns, with a 15-yard average per reception. Gurley, who signed with the Falcons during the offseason, has appeared in 10 games, rushing for 610 yards and nine touchdowns.

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Falcons vs. Saints: 7 players to watch on Sunday

Here are seven players to watch during Atlanta’s second regular-season matchup against the Saints.

The Atlanta Falcons were flying high under interim head coach Raheem Morris prior to their sobering loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 11. That didn’t keep the team down, however, and the Falcons responded with a 43-6 blowout victory over the Raiders the following Sunday.

Here are seven players to watch during Atlanta’s second regular-season matchup against the Saints.

Falcons’ Jacob Tuioti-Mariner named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

One performance that warranted some praise was that of DT Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, who finished Sunday’s contest with six tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

The Atlanta Falcons thoroughly outplayed the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, winning by 37 points and forcing five turnovers. Following the game, there was plenty for interim head coach Raheem Morris to like.

One performance that warranted some praise was that of DT Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, who finished Sunday’s contest with six tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Tuioti-Mariner has been NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

The 24-year-old is in his third season as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA and provided some much-needed pass rush against the Raiders. Tuioti-Mariner happened to be mic’d up for his Week 12 performance. Watch below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.

The Falcons host the New Orleans Saints in Week 13, looking to avenge their loss from two weeks ago and stay in the playoff hunt.

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