Greetings, Falcoholics! Anonymous new week is underway as the Atlanta Falcons prepare to host the Chicago Bears. The Falcons have been pretty banged up lately, so let’s take a look at where they currently are at.
Let’s take a look!
Falcons injury report
Full
• LT Jake Matthews (groin)
• LB Divine Deablo (hamstring)
• QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs)
Limited
• LB Kendal Daniels (Achilles)
• DE Za’Darius Smith (neck)
• DE Cam Thomas (groin)
Did Not Practice
• CB CJ Henderson (groin)
• RT Jawaan Taylor (rest)
Bears injury report
Full
• DB Kyler Gordon (calf)
• QB Caleb Williams (hamstring)
Limited
• DB Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hip)
Did Not Practice
• LB TJ Edwards (hamstring)
• LB Keyshawn Elliott (quadricep)
• DL Grady Jarrett (rest)
• RB Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe)
• DL Dayo Odeyingbo (quadricep)
• OL Joe Thuney (rest)
Looking at the Falcons first, we have some very good news as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. practiced fully on Thursday, and should be out there on Sunday afternoon. Penix was forced to leave the recent loss due to a rib injury right before overtime. The Falcons have a weakness at corner thanks to recent injuries, and CJ Henderson remains sidelined with a groin injury. Hopefully, Henderson is able to make a surprise turnaround in Friday’s practice.
Additionally, edge rusher Za’Darius Smith is practicing, although on a limited basis. Smith sustained a neck injury and concussion against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. Veteran tackle Jake Matthews continues to practice as he recovers from a groin injury.
The Bears have a pretty lengthily injury report of their own. The most notable bit of news seems to be that quarterback Caleb Williams is practicing fully as he recovers from a hamstring injury. I’d expect him to be able to suit up against the Falcons this weekend.
