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Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints: Week 17 Injury Report

By Adnan Ikic

Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) scores on a 64-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) scores on a 64-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Falcons have made it to the regular season finish line. A healthier squad has all the incentive in the world to beat the New Orleans Saints.

The Atlanta Falcons once again have two players on the injury report who have been declared “out” for Sunday’s game. Austin Hooper will miss another game while Taylor Gabriel has the surprise, “out” designation as well.

Atlanta Falcons Injury Report

  • Robert Alford (Toe) – Wednesday: LP, Thursday: LP, Friday: FP
  • Keanu Neal (Ankle) – Wednesday: LP, Thursday: LP. Friday: FP
  • Joshua Perkins (Neck) – Wednesday: FP, Thursday: FP, Friday: FP
  • Julio Jones (Toe) – Wednesday: LP, Thursday: LP, Friday: FP
  • De’Vondre Campbell (Concussion) – Wednesday: LP, Thursday: LP, Friday: FP
  • Taylor Gabriel (Foot) – Wednesday: DNP, Thursday: LP, Friday: LP – Out
  • Austin Hooper (Knee) – Wednesday: DNP, Thursday: DNP, Friday: DNP – Out
  • Andy Levitre (Hip) – Wednesday: LP, Thursday: LP, Friday: FP
  • Dwight Freeney (Non-Injury) – Wednesday: DNP

Key: DNP = Did Not Practice, LP = Limited Practice, FP = Full Practice

Julio Jones will not be on a snap count either this week

Once again there are plenty of players appearing on the report, but almost all got in at least one full practice this week. Julio Jones will not be on a snap count either this week. De’Vondre Campbell also looks like he’s ready to go following a concussion which cost him last week’s game.

Related Story: Falcons vs Saints Week 17 Checklist

New Orleans Saints Injury Report

  • Dannelle Ellerbe (Foot) – Friday: LP – Questionable
  • John Kuhn – Friday: LP
  • Ken Crawley (Knee) – Friday: DNP – Out
  • Craig Robertson (Shoulder) – Friday: LP – Questionable
  • Max Unger – Friday: LP

Key: DNP = Did Not Practice, LP = Limited Practice, FP = Full Practice

With Kenny Vaccaro suspended and Delvin Breaux on IR, losing Ken Crawley is a big blow to the New Orleans secondary. Injury Reserve excluded, the Saints seem to be mostly healthy this week, assuming Craig Robertson and Dannelle Ellerbe suit up.

The Falcons have a lot of incentive to try and get the win this week. For one, the Saints are their most heated rivals, and bragging rights are on the line. But beyond that, Atlanta would clinch a first round bye week with a win this week. The health of this group will be greatly advanced with another week off.

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