Falcons-Panthers Post-Game Injury Update: Injuries!

The last post-game injury update of the year. Never a good thing when this post is written in the month of December. But that said, the Falcons didn't disappoint against the Panthers. Sure, they lost, but they continued their season-long trend of getting banged up in the process.

Matt Ryan had a scary moment when Dwan Edwards' 305 pounds landed awkwardly on the lower half of his left leg. His knee bent awkwardly, and the illegal hit drew a flag. A scary moment in a game where Ryan saw the turf more than any of us would like. That said, he didn't miss any time, and that's a testament to his toughness. Thomas Dimitroff must re-tool this offensive front. Simply expecting the existing personnel to collectively turn a corner will not work.

Ryan Schraeder, starting at right tackle, had a rough day. He got beat repeatedly and at one point left the game with an ankle injury. While his return was questionable, he did find his way back into the game. Stansly Maponga, Peria Jerry, and Joplo Bartu were also slow to get up at various points in the game. Maponga and Jerry didn't return, while Bartu played through what ailed him. Bartu's ability to return is even more impressive given that he learned of his mother's death just this morning.

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