Falcons Injury Update: Mix of Good News and Concerns for Week 13
Floral Branch, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons received a mixed bag of news on the injury front this week as they prepare for a crucial Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. While several players returned to practice in full, others – including key starters – landed on the injury report with new concerns.
Following a Thanksgiving Day practice, the Falcons welcomed back wide receiver Darnell Mooney, cornerback Dee Alford, and linebacker Troy Andersen, all of whom participated fully after being limited earlier in the week.
Additionally, cornerback Kevin King, linebacker JD Bertrand, wide receiver Casey Washington, and tight end Charlie Woerner all cleared the concussion protocol and practiced fully – a promising sign for their availability against the Chargers.
However, not all news was encouraging.
Atlanta’s top wide receiver, Drake London, appeared on the injury report for the first time this week, listed as limited with a hip injury.
Kicker Younghoe Koo was also listed as limited, citing a right hip injury – a detail of particular note given he kicks with his right leg.
Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom also joined the injury report, with a knee issue relegating him to limited participation. Lindstrom had dealt with a similar knee limitation leading up to the Falcons’ Week 12 game against Denver, but he ultimately practiced fully on Friday and started on Sunday.
The Falcons will be closely monitoring the status of these injured players this week as they strive to field a healthy squad for their Week 13 showdown with the Chargers.
Fans can stay updated on the full injury report for the Falcons’
Week 13 matchup against the Chargers here.
Continued Battles on the Injury Front
This week’s injury report underlines the Falcons’ ongoing struggle to maintain a fully healthy roster. The team has been grappling with various injuries throughout the season, impacting their player availability and creating challenges for the coaching staff.
The Falcons will need to carefully manage the health of their key players as they navigate the remainder of the season, aiming to minimize the impact of injuries on their performance.
What concerns are there regarding new injuries for the Falcons?
## Falcons Injury Update: A Balancing Act
**Host:** Welcome back to Falcons Football Today. With a crucial matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers looming in Week 13, the Falcons are facing a bit of a rollercoaster ride on the injury front. Joining us today to discuss this latest update is Falcons beat writer, John Smith. John, thanks for being here.
**John Smith:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** Let’s start with the good news. Which key players are we seeing back on the practice field?
**John Smith:** Well, Falcons fans will be happy to hear that wide receiver darnell Mooney and cornerback Dee Alford both returned to practice in full following Thanksgiving. That’s a huge boost for the offense and defense respectively. [[1](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ATL/atlanta-falcons/injuries/)]
**Host:** That sounds encouraging. However, you mentioned some unsettling news as well. What are the concerns?
**John Smith:** Unfortunately, we’re also seeing some new injuries pop up. The Falcons listed a few key starters on the injury report this week with concerns. I wouldn’t want to speculate too much without official word from the team, but it definitely adds a layer of uncertainty heading into this week’s game.
**Host:** This is a crucial game against a strong Chargers team. How might these injuries impact the Falcons’ game plan?
**John Smith:** It’s too early to say for sure until we see the final injury report, but any absence of key players would certainly force the coaching staff to adjust their game plan. Depth will be tested, and some younger players might get an opportunity to step up.
**Host: ** Thanks for providing these insights, John. We’ll be watching closely to see how this injury situation unfolds and how it impacts the Falcons’ performance against the Chargers.
**John Smith:** You’re welcome. It’s going to be an interesting week.