📣 Falcons' Injury Report: QB Penix Jr. Set to Start, Defense Shorthanded for Patriots Game! 📣The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for their upcoming game against the New England Patriots, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. confirmed to start after a week off. Despite several key starters on the injury report, most are expected to play.On the offensive side, Penix Jr. will have a full arsenal of weapons, including Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Darnell Mooney, all of whom were listed on the injury report but didn't receive game designations.However, the defense will be shorthanded, with rookie cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. and defensive lineman Zach Harrison ruled out. Safety Jessie Bates III and edge rushers Leonard Floyd and Jalon Walker are officially questionable for Sunday's game.If Floyd can't play, rookie James Pearce Jr. will likely start against the Patriots. Bates would be replaced by DeMarrco Hellams in the lineup if he can't play on Sunday.The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium, with Atlanta looking to improve their road record and New England aiming to secure their first home win.
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