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Matt Urben

Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Darnell Mooney, Mike Hughes

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.

Falcons Week 11 injury report

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   —

Darnell Mooney injury update

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.

Kirk Cousins injury update

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.

Mike Hughes injury update

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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