Falcons Face Injury Concerns Ahead of Crucial Matchup with Panthers

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15/12/2023 21h05

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons are dealing with a significant number of injuries as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers in a crucial Week 15 matchup on Sunday. The team has listed several key starting linemen as questionable for the game, raising concerns about the depth and effectiveness of their offensive and defensive lines.

Heading into the game, the Falcons have ruled out starting tackle Kaleb McGary, who continues to recover from a knee injury that kept him sidelined in the previous week's game. Additionally, defensive lineman Kentavius Street has been ruled out due to a pectoral injury.

On the offensive side, the Falcons have listed starting center Drew Dalman, right guard Chris Lindstrom, and left tackle Jake Matthews as questionable for Sunday's game. While Dalman was inactive in the last game against the Buccaneers, Matthews and Lindstrom suffered their injuries in-game. Lindstrom managed to return in the second half.

With the uncertainty surrounding the offensive line, the Falcons may have to rely on reserve linemen Ryan Neuzil, Tyler Vrabel, and Kyle Hinton, all of whom saw action in the previous game. Storm Norton, who started in place of McGary at right tackle, could also be included in the offensive line rotation.

Defensively, the Falcons have listed David Onyemata, Nate Landman, Bud Dupree, and LaCale London as questionable due to various injuries. Onyemata and Landman missed the game against the Buccaneers after sustaining their injuries in the Falcons' victory over the Jets two weeks ago.

In a positive development, cornerback Jeff Okudah, who missed the previous game with a lingering injury from Week 13, has been a full participant in practice this week and is available for the matchup against the Panthers.

Despite the long list of injury concerns, the Falcons have shown progress with the players listed as questionable. Dalman, Lindstrom, Matthews, Onyemata, Landman, and Dupree all participated in limited capacity in Friday's practice session without pads.

The Falcons will announce their list of inactive players 90 minutes prior to kickoff on Sunday, providing a clearer picture of who will be available for the critical divisional matchup against the Panthers.

As Atlanta prepares to travel to Charlotte, the team's coaching staff and medical personnel are working diligently to ensure the best possible lineup is fielded to maintain their playoff hopes and secure a victory against the Panthers.

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