Falcons Extensive Injury Update Hands Broncos a Lifeline

The Atlanta Falcons have a very talented offense. The Denver Broncos' vaunted defense will have its hands full on Sunday.

But a good chunk of Atlanta's offense is on the final injury report for Week 11. Depending on how some of these injury designations resolve on gameday, it could impact the outcome.

Adding insult to injury, three Falcons defensive starters have been ruled out — a bonafide lifeline for the Broncos. Let's examine the two injury reports.

Falcons

Out

• Troy Anderson | LB | Knee

• Dee Alford | CB | Hamstring

• JD Bertrand | LB | Concussion

• Ta'Quon Graham | DL | Pectoral

• Antonio Hamilton Sr. | CB | Pectoral

• Mike Hughes | CB | Neck

• James Smith-Williams | DL | Tibia

• Charlie Woerner | TE | Concussion

Questionable

• Lorenzo Carter | OLB | Concussion

• Drew Dalman | C | Ankle

Full Go

• Tyler Allgeier | RB | Quad

• Kirk Cousins | QB | Shoulder/Elbow (R)

• Zach Harrison | DL | Achilles

• Grady Jarrett | DL | Achilles

• Chris Lindstrom | OG | Knee

• Drake London | WR | Hip

• Darnell Mooney | WR | Achilles

• Ryan Neuzil | OL | Calf

Analysis: We've monitored the situation all week, but Cousins is a go, as are his top two weapons in Mooney and London. The trio is banged up, though, so it'll be interesting to see whether it impacts Sunday's game, especially the two injuries to Cousins' throwing shoulder/arm.

The Falcons will be without three defensive starters in Anderson, Hughes, and Alford. Kaden Elliss will still be anchored in the middle of that defense, but the Falcons missing two of their three top cornerbacks creates a rife opportunity for Bo Nix and company.