Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots injury updates: Zach Harrison out

There aren’t any huge surprises on the Falcons’ inactives list for Week 9 vs. the New England Patriots, and the good news is that the best safety in the league Jessie Bates III and rookie Jalon Walker are both active for Sunday’s matchup.

The bad news is that Zach Harrison and Billy Bowman Jr. remain out this week despite managing limited practice on Thursday. Both were relegated to the did not participate list again on Friday.

Storm Norton is an interesting case here. He has been able to manage full practices since being designated to return from IR, but remains inactive for this week against a good Patriots defense. I’d rather the Falcons not rush him back before he’s ready, but the clock is ticking on his 21-day window to be activated.

Atlanta Falcons inactive players, NFL Week 9

• CB Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring)
• RB Nathan Carter
• OL Michael Jerrell
• OL Storm Norton (foot, not yet activated)
• WR Casey Washington (back)
• DL Zach Harrison (knee)

New England Patriots inactive players, NFL Week 9

• QB3 Tommy DeVito
• RB Rhamondre Stevenson
• OL Caedan Wallace
• DT Eric Gregory
• ED Caleb Murphy
• S John Saunders Jr.

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