Week 1 is now in the books, as the Atlanta Falcons lost a close one against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We now turn our sights to Week 2 and the Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
On Wednesday, both the Falcons and the Vikings held their first practices of the week, and both teams have some injuries to keep an eye on. Let’s take a look.
• EDGE James Pearce, Jr. (groin)
• WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder)
• WR Drake London (shoulder)
• S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring)
• WR Casey Washington (concussion)
• WR Jamal Agnew (groin)
• OL Jack Nelson (calf)
• S Jordan Fuller (knee)
• DL Elijah Williams (hamstring)
• RB Zavier Scott (ankle)
• WR Jalen Nailor (hand)
• OL Christian Darrisaw (knee)
• S Harrison Smith (illness)
• WR Myles Price (knee)
• LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion)
• TE Josh Oliver (ankle)
• CB Jeff Okudah (concussion)
• RB Ty Chandler (knee)
• LB Blake Cashman (hamstring)
Reviewing both injury reports from Wednesday’s practices, you’ll notice some important names on the lists. Looking at the Falcons first, we received some positive news as receiver Drake London was able to practice some on Wednesday. London left Week 1 with a shoulder injury, but head coach Raheem Morris expects London to play on Sunday night. Additionally for the Falcons, receiver Darnell Mooney, who is also dealing with a shoulder injury, was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday.
For the Vikings, they have a lot of injuries to be concerned about. Linebackers Andrew Van Ginkel and Blake Cashman were both absent from practice on Wednesday. Cashman is reportedly going to miss a few weeks and will not play against the Falcons, while Van Ginkel remains in concussion protocol. Ryan Kelly, the team’s starting center, and Jeff Okudah, one of their starting corners, also missed practice.