Falcons at Panthers Final Injury Report: Bijan, Mooney Cleared

The Atlanta Falcons' injury report for Sunday's matchup with the Carolina Panthers holds good news for the offense, headlined by the health of Bijan Robinson.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, limited Thursday due to his hamstring, will play against the Carolina Panthers.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, limited Thursday due to his hamstring, will play against the Carolina Panthers. / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons have revealed their final injury report -- and list of game statuses -- before Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris ruled out linebacker Troy Andersen, who suffered a knee injury in Week 4 and hasn't taken the field since.

But Atlanta may get back fellow linebacker Nate Landman, who's been officially listed as questionable. Landman is on injured reserve with quad and calf injuries and has been a limited participant in each of the team's three practices.

If Andersen and Landman don't play, fifth-round rookie linebacker JD Bertrand will start opposite Kaden Elliss. Bertrand collected five tackles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, which was his first extended action as a professional.

Andersen and Landman are the only two Falcons with game designations entering Sunday, meaning the rest of the roster is good to go.

This includes running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring), receiver Darnell Mooney (knee), nickel cornerback Dee Alford (concussion) and outside linebacker Matt Judon (hamstring).

Judon was a limited participant throughout the week but isn't on the game report. Alford cleared concussion protocol and was a full participant Friday, as were Robinson and Mooney, who were limited Thursday.

Atlanta gave veteran rest days to five players Friday: offensive tackles Jake Matthews and Kaleb McGary and defensive linemen Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata and Ta'Quon Graham.

The Falcons (3-2) and Panthers (1-4) will kick off at 4:25 p.m. Sunday inside Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.


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Daniel Flick
DANIEL FLICK

Daniel Flick is an accredited NFL writer for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Daniel has provided boots-on-ground coverage at the NFL Combine and from the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters, among other destinations, and contributed to the annual Lindy's Sports Magazine ahead of the 2023 offseason. Daniel is a co-host on the 404TheFalcon podcast and previously wrote for the Around the Block Network and Georgia Sports Hospitality Media.