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Matt Urben

Falcons Week 8 inactives list: Starting safety ruled out vs. Bucs

The Atlanta Falcons release have released their inactives list ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Seven players, including Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons and linebacker Troy Andersen, have been ruled for Week 8.

Simmons missed Friday’s practice and was listed as doubtful on the team’s final injury report. Look for backup safety Richie Grant to start next to Jessie Bates in today’s game.

Rookie defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus and running back Jase McClellan are also out once again. Check out the Falcons’ full list of Week 8 inactives below:

  1. S Justin Simmons
  2. LB Troy Andersen
  3. DL Brandon Dorlus
  4. RB Jase McClellan
  5. DL Kentavius Street
  6. OL Elijah Wilkinson
  7. Brandon Parker

Sunday’s game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. It’s just Atlanta’s second road game of the season. The Falcons are favored by 2.5 points.

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