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Broncos, Falcons both trying to put botched special teams play behind them ahead of Simmons' reunion

The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons are both trying to get over botched special teams play that cost them wins last weekend

8 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick's Week 11 Picks: Steelers (+3) a sneaky bet, do not doubt the Chiefs (+2.5) | What's Wright?

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8 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Grady Jarrett - Limited Thursday Jarrett (Achilles) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Jarrett injured his Achilles in Week 9 against the Cowboys, but that didn't prevent him from playing against the Saints this past Sunday. Unless he downgrades to a DNP on Friday, the 2015 fifth-round pick should be able to suit up against Denver on Sunday. Jarrett has registered 19 tackles (16 solo), including 2.5 sacks, through the first 10 games of the regular season.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Carter - Practices in full Thursday Carter (concussion) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Carter remains on injured reserve and in the league's concussion protocols, but he could be close to returning from both after practicing without restrictions Thursday. If he's able to be cleared by an independent neurologist, Carter could be activated off IR and play against the Broncos on Sunday.

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Mike Hughes - Doesn't practice Thursday Hughes (neck) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hughes was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's estimated injury report, but he was held out of practicing with helmets and pads Thursday. Hughes is recovering from a neck injury that knocked him out of the Falcons' Week 10 game over the Saints, and if he doesn't practice Friday, he'll likely be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Allgeier - Logs full practice Thursday Allgeier (quadriceps) practiced in full Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Allgeier has earned double-digit touches in three of the last five contests, averaging 10.8 touches for 52.6 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring two rushing TDs. He kicked off Week 11 prep as limited due to a quad injury Wednesday, but his ability to get back to all activity one day later sets him up for a similar workload Sunday in Denver.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mooney - Dealing with Achilles injury Mooney was limited at Thursday's practice due to an Achilles injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Mooney has been a revelation behind Atlanta's No. 1 WR Drake London this season. While he's surpassed 100 receiving yards just one time in 10 outings, Mooney has accrued a 46-684-5 line on 77 targets. Now with a health concern in tow, his status will be one to monitor as the week goes on to see if he may be in danger of sitting out Sunday at Denver.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins - Full practice Thursday Cousins (right shoulder/right elbow) practiced fully Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact After opening Week 11 prep with a limited session due to a pair of health concerns, Cousins was back to full participation one day later. With his status clear ahead of the weekend, he'll turn his attention to Sunday's contest and a Broncos defense that hasn't allowed a 300-yard passer in 10 games this season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2024 NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds: Cousins favored; Murray rising

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Broncos vs. Falcons Injury Report – Week 11, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 11 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons on November 17, 2024.

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Broncos vs. Falcons Injury Report – Week 11, 2024

Lorenzo Carter - Practice window opens Wednesday The Falcons designated Carter (concussion) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact A concussion led Carter to be placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 7. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he was estimated as a limited participant on the Falcons' injury report, per Tori McElhaney of the team's official site. Even if Carter were to practice in full this week, he'll need to clear the league's five step concussion protocols in order to play against the Broncos on Sunday.

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Troy Andersen - Limited in Wednesday's walkthrough Andersen (knee) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen aggravated a knee injury during the Falcons' 20-17 loss to the Saints this past Sunday. He was estimated as a limited Wednesday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status for Week 11 against Denver.

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Mike Hughes - Estimated as limited Wednesday Hughes (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hughes left Sunday's game against the Saints due to a neck injury, but an MRI on Monday came back clean, which cleared the 2018 first-round pick to practice this week. Wednesday's session was a walkthrough, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide a clearer idea of his status heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

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Antonio Hamilton - Dealing with injury Hamilton (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Hamilton could be in jeopardy of missing time after he likely sustained a pectoral injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints. If the special-teamer is unable to practice in at least a limited fashion Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss Atlanta's Week 11 matchup against the Broncos.

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Charlie Woerner - Doesn't practice Wednesday Woerner (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Woerner appears to have sustained a concussion in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, despite playing 54 total snaps (36 offensive and 18 on special teams). He will likely need to upgrade to limited work either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. Regardless of his practice participation throughout the week, Woerner must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 11.

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Dee Alford - DNP on Wednesday Alford (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Alford played just 21 total snaps (15 defensive and six on special teams) and recorded one tackle before exiting Sunday's loss to the Saints with a hamstring injury. If 27-year-old is unable to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss the Falcons' Week 11 matchup against the Broncos.

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Tyler Allgeier - Listed with quad injury Allgeier was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.

Impact Allgeier handled his normal workload in a 20-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday, taking 11 carries for 59 yards. He apparently picked up a quad injury along the way, but his practice participation Wednesday suggests it's nothing serious. Allgeier likely will be ready to work in behind Bijan Robinson this Sunday at Denver.

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Kirk Cousins - Listed with pair of injuries Cousins was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to right elbow and shoulder injuries.

Impact Cousins apparently came out of Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints with a pair of injuries to his throwing arm. His participation in practice to start the week, even in a limited capacity, suggests he'll likely play this Sunday at Denver in the final game before Atlanta's bye.

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James Smith-Williams - Likely out for Week 11 Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Smith-Williams (upper body) probably won't play Sunday at Denver, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Although it's not immediately clear when he picked it up, Smith-Williams is dealing with an upper body issue that looks like it's going to keep him out for at least one game. If he is sidelined, it could mean increased playing time for 2022 third-rounder DeAngelo Malone.

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2025 Super Bowl odds: Chiefs, Lions, Ravens hold steady; Falcons tumble

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Nate Landman - Logs eight tackles in Week 10 Landman registered eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss to New Orleans.

Impact Landman finished Sunday's game with the second-most tackles on the Falcons behind Kaden Elliss (10). Landman's playing time was set to take a hit following Troy Andersen's return after a five-game absence due to a knee injury, but the latter aggravated the issue Sunday and will undergo further evaluation. If Andersen were to miss more time, Landman would remain as a starter alongside Elliss and edge rushers Matthew Judon and Arnold Ebiketie. Over his last five regular-season games, Landman has logged 38 tackles (21 solo) and three forced fumbles.

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