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Falcons lose two starting offensive linemen in first half vs. Chiefs

Falcons lose two starting offensive linemen to injuries in the first half vs. Chiefs

Things were going about as well as they could go for the Falcons in the first half against the Chiefs, but that was before the team suffered two potentially major injuries. Starting right tackle Kaleb McGary (knee) and center Drew Dalman (ankle) both exited Sunday night’s game in the first half.

McGary has been replaced by Storm Norton and Ryan Neuzil is in for Dalman. With both players out, the Falcons struggled to block Kansas City’s defensive line and Kirk Cousins turned the ball over late in the first half. McGary and Dalman have since been ruled out for the game, so Cousins better hang on.

Drew Dalman (ankle) and Kaleb McGary (knee) have been downgraded to OUT.

Falcons to rely on depth at offensive line with Storm Norton at tackle and Ryan Neuzil at center.

— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) September 23, 2024

The Falcons hold a 14-13 lead over the Chiefs at halftime of Sunday night’s prime-time matchup. We’ll update the story with injury information as it becomes available.

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Raiders injury news: DE Tyree Wilson to return Week 3 vs Panthers

Raiders will get back former first round pick DE Tyree Wilson for their home opener Week 3 vs Panthers

Six snaps into the season opener, the Raiders lost Tyree Wilson to a sprained knee. After the game, he was sporting a brace on his right knee that limited mobility on the knee and at the time it was not known how much time he would miss.

It turns out that timeline was one full game.

The former seventh overall pick returned to practice this week for the Raiders. Though he was limited the first two practices. And Friday, head coach Antonio Pierce said Wilson will play in Sunday’s home opener against the Panthers.

With starting defensive end Malcolm Koonce on injured reserve for at least a couple more weeks, Wilson could see significant snaps, though he may not start. Even though he was healthy to open the season, it was Charles Snowden who got the start at defensive end opposite Maxx Crosby.

Snowden got the start last week in Baltimore as well, though Janarius Robinson would see more snaps. With Crosby typically playing every snap, it figures to be a three-man rotation between Wilson, Snowden, and Robinson at the other end spot.

Falcons WR Drake London expected to play in Week 1

#Falcons rookie WR Drake London is expected to play in the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Saints.

The Atlanta Falcons listed wide receiver Drake London as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints on their official injury report, but according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, London is expected to play Sunday.

#Falcons first-round rookie WR Drake London, who has been nursing a minor knee injury, is expected to make his debut today vs. the #Saints, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 11, 2022

London practiced the last three days and despite being limited, it’s likely the team was just being cautious with the first-round pick. With Calvin Ridley suspended and Russell Gage in Tampa Bay, London could end up playing a big role on offense this season.

In his final year at USC, London racked up 1,084 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in just eight games. Starting opposite London is Olamide Zaccheaus, while Bryan Edwards is listed as the third wide receiver on the team’s Week 1 depth chart.

All three wideouts should have a chance to make plays as the Saints will be keyed in on slowing second-year tight end Kyle Pitts.

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