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Falcons Clear Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London to Face Patriots on Sunday

Atlanta turns back to its primary playmakers as protection concerns meet a top-ranked New England defense.

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Falcons wide receiver Drake London catches a pass with separation from a defender behind him.
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Overview

  • Michael Penix Jr. carries no injury designation and is slated to start after missing Week 8 with a left-knee bone bruise; he practiced fully Friday.
  • Drake London and Kyle Pitts were limited midweek but are off the injury report following full participation Friday and are expected to play.
  • Atlanta has scored 20 total points over two straight losses, with coach Raheem Morris and guard Chris Lindstrom pointing to protection and communication issues up front.
  • Defensive lineman Zach Harrison (knee) and nickel corner Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) have been ruled out for the Falcons.
  • The 6-2 Patriots enter on a five-game win streak with one of the NFL’s stingiest run defenses, and RB Rhamondre Stevenson is out, elevating rookie TreVeyon Henderson’s role.