FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons saw a vast number of players limited in the team's Thursday practice ahead of its road game against the New England Patriots this Sunday.
Offensive players like QB Michael Penix Jr., WR Drake London and TE Kyle Pitts were amongst those limited from Wednesday's indoor practice to Thursday's outdoor outing. The Falcons also added RB Tyler Allgeier and LT Jake Matthews to the report in a limited capacity as well. They also elevated WR Casey Washington to limited after he did not participate in practice Wednesday. Fellow receiver Darnell Mooney also got an upgrade to a full participant Thursday.
Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said earlier this week he feels good about the way Mooney, particularly, is trending.
"I anticipate Mooney kind of taking off from here," Robinson said. "He's finally getting his legs back. Obviously, we know what he can do at a high level. Had a great season last year. Just the training camp, missing that, and then kind of getting back into the flow, getting his legs back, getting the hammy back, all those things. So, I anticipate Mooney taking a big jump from this point forward."
On the other side of the ball, missing rookie defenders EDGE Jalon Walker and Billy Bowman Jr. continue to progress back in limited fashion after missing the last couple games for Atlanta. And though they did not participate in Wednesday's practice, EDGE Leonard Floyd and DL Zach Harrison returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday.
S Jessie Bates III, who has been limited all week with a knee injury, said prior to practice Thursday that he is has been sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber every night to make sure he is available for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
"I feel pretty good," Bates said. "We'll see how things go today in practice. As long as there's no setbacks, I think I'll be fine."
You can view the Falcons' Thursday injury report below, and the full weekly reports for both Atlanta and New England here.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Full Participation
- WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring)
- OL Storm Norton (foot)
Limited Participation
- S Jessie Bates III (knee)
- WR Drake London (hip)
- TE Kyle Pitts (ankle)
- QB Michael Penix (knee)
- EDGE Jalon Walker (groin)
- RB Tyler Allgeier (knee)
- CB Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring)
- CB Natrone Brooks (shoulder)
- EDGE Leonard Floyd (hamstring)
- T Jake Matthews (ankle)
- WR Casey Washington (back)
- DL Zach Harrison (knee)
Did Not Participate
- N/A
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