Atlanta Falcons Week 15 Gameday Injury Report

by Dave Choate on Dec 15, 2011 4:17 PM EST in Falcons News

We're just about there.

The Falcons are healthier than they have been in a few weeks, with Brent Grimes and Kelvin Hayden actually doubtful instead of just out. Chances are that neither will play against the Jaguars, but still: Progress! It's also enormously helpful that the Jaguars have only Blaine Gabbert and one of the league's weakest receiving corps to go against the banged-up Falcons secondary.

There are three questionable players. Will Svitek is not a lock to play for the second straight week, but if he's even remotely capable of tying his cleats, he'll be out there at left tackle in front of Sam Baker.

Jonathan Babineaux is also questionable. The Falcons could really use him up the middle in a game where Maurice Jones-Drew is bound to be a factor, so chances are good he'll play. The Falcons may rotate in Peria Jerry more often, but I still expect the big guy to start.

Last but not least, Stephen Nicholas is still questionable. Given Mike Peterson's terrific performance the last couple of weeks and his stoutness against the run, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if the Falcons chose to get Nicholas fully healthy for a tough game against the Saints some eleven days from now.

So that's the list. What say you?

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Please no Baker.

And btw, everyone in the ATL area without NFL network, the game will be shown on the MYatl channel.

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by DopeFalcons on Dec 15, 2011 4:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Svitek has to play.

I’d like to see USS Babineaux out there too and I’m good with Peterson starting. I think this is a good game for Franks and Walls to get some experience. Owens too, I guess…if we have to let him play.

by FLA_Falcon on Dec 15, 2011 4:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Thanks for that info about the chanel

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by Atlanta Superbowls on Dec 15, 2011 5:04 PM EST reply actions

I was gonna go to a bar

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by Atlanta Superbowls on Dec 15, 2011 5:04 PM EST reply actions

I sure wish Optimus was playable.

The soft zone scares me. I expect Gabbert to have the highest yards passing game of his young career. The D should remain stout enough to keep TD’s to a minimum though.

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GO FALCONS!!

by AnOldBird on Dec 15, 2011 5:04 PM EST reply actions

Doesnt scare me as much w/ BLaine in the back field

we need him monday though

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by Atlanta Superbowls on Dec 15, 2011 5:05 PM EST up reply actions

Also i think the pass rush will hold Gabbert.....Hopefully!

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by Atlanta Superbowls on Dec 15, 2011 5:06 PM EST up reply actions

Haven't herd anything about Jerry lately

Has he been playing at all and if so has he played well??

by Hutch11 on Dec 15, 2011 5:47 PM EST reply actions

He wanders onto the field every now and then and then is quickly shooed off the field

Regular stat wise in 8 games, he has amassed 6 tackles, 1 pass deflection, 1 forced fumble and 4 QB hits. His advanced stats rank him 2nd among our DT’s in WPA@0.40 and EPA@0.14. Eyeball wise, I rarely see him on the field for more than a handful of plays and he’s usually one of the guys getting stood straight up on the line. So to be fair, like the rest of out line.
I’m not aware of any injuries he’s suffered this season so he has 5 games where he was either a scratch or had zero measurable stats.

by aces666high on Dec 15, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah I have watched most of the games

and haven’t noticed him or herd his name called in ages so I just assumed he hasn’t played much. Hopefully tonight he shows something if he gets extended playing time.

by Hutch11 on Dec 15, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions

He's not been the best pick of the TD regime

by Dave Choate on Dec 16, 2011 9:31 AM EST up reply actions

Good luck

Coming from a big Jags fan here….

BFIB

by tiquanunderwear on Dec 15, 2011 6:39 PM EST reply actions

Best from both teams

and NO injuries! Thanks, and good luck.

by KMarch on Dec 15, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions

The Jaguars are dangerous

because they have nothing to lose. Nevertheless, if the Falcons play their game, they should be all right

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 15, 2011 6:48 PM EST reply actions

Really hoping

that no Falcons are found among Sam Hurd’s clientele. Allegedly, there’s a list w/ a fair amount of NFL players that were his customers. You’d think that they would be in division or from DAL (his old team).

by KMarch on Dec 15, 2011 6:49 PM EST reply actions