All 32 NFL quarterbacks (including Bo Nix) ranked by Total QBR
All 32 NFL quarterbacks (including Bo Nix) ranked by Total QBR
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Looking at where the Falcons stand in the different NFL power rankings heading into Week 11
The Atlanta Falcons took a slight dip in the NFL power rankings after they suffered an unexpected 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints on the road last week.
It marked one of the biggest upsets of the weekend as the Saints snapped a seven-game losing streak in the first game of the Darren Rizzi era. A slow start and self-inflicted wounds hindered the Falcons in a game head coach Raheem Morris himself said Atlanta had multiple opportunities to win.
The team missed three field goals during Sunday’s three-point loss in a game that Younghoe Koo would soon like to forget.
“He had an off day. It happens,” Morris said about Koo in his postgame press conference “A ton of times, shooters shoot. He went out there and took his shots and didn’t make them.”
Here’s a look at where the Falcons stand in the rankings across multiple different national outlets in comparison to where they stood in the previous week:
The Falcons will look to get back to the right side of the win column as they face the Denver Broncos up next on the schedule at 4:05 p.m. ET inside Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.
The Broncos will also be aiming to redeem themselves, coming back from a 16-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, marking a two-game losing streak for Bo Nix and company.
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Falcons injury report: Darnell Mooney limited, 8 players ruled out for Week 11 game vs Broncos
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.
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 | — |
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.
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.
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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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins wins Pro Football Network Midseason award…
After investing heavily in the quarterback position during the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons are sitting pretty atop the NFC South with a 6-4 record. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who left Minnesota to sign a four-year, $180 million deal in Atlanta, has been worth every penny thus far.
For a team on a six-year playoff drought and coming off three consecutive 7-10 seasons, Cousins’ clutch play in crunch time has helped the team get over the hump through the first 10 games.
Atlanta’s one-dimensional offense has transformed into one of the league’s most explosive units with help from the veteran quarterback. The 36-year-old is ranked third in the NFL with 2,634 passing yards.
Cousins was named the 2024 Pro Football Network Midseason Comeback Player of the Year. Eight of PFN’s panel of 11 experts voted for the Falcons signal-caller:
Starting with the team’s improbable comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2, Cousins has consistently shown up for the Falcons whenever the team has needed him.
Atlanta’s many offensive weapons have also thrived with the addition of Cousins. Wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney are on pace for career years while tight end Kyle Pitts is looking more and more like he did during his 1,000-yard rookie campaign.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris knew exactly what he was getting in Cousins and deserves credit for prioritizing a position that has held this team back for the last few years.
Atlanta will travel to Denver for a matchup against former nemesis Sean Payton and the Broncos in Week 11.
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