The Falcoholic
Week 2 is here, as the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings both held their second practices of the week. On Wednesday, we received a first look at the health of both teams, and Thursday we received some updates.
Let’s take a look.
Falcons injury report
Full
• N/A
Limited
• CB Billy Bowman Jr. (shoulder)
• EDGE James Pearce, Jr. (groin)
• WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder)
• WR Drake London (shoulder)
• S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring)
Did Not Practice
• WR Casey Washington (concussion)
• WR Jamal Agnew (groin)
• OL Jack Nelson (calf)
• S Jordan Fuller (knee)
Vikings injury report
Full
• DL Elijah Williams (hamstring)
• WR Jalen Nailor (hand)
Limited
• CB Isaiah Rodgers (elbow)
• OL Christian Darrisaw (knee)
• RB Zavier Scott (ankle)
• S Harrison Smith (illness)
• WR Myles Price (knee)
Did Not Practice
• LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion)
• TE Josh Oliver (ankle)
• CB Jeff Okudah (concussion)
• C Ryan Kelly (toe)
• QB J.J. McCarthy (personal)
Looking at the Falcons first, there were no big changes on Thursday. It’s essentially the same as Wednesday’s report, but with the addition of rookie corner Billy Bowman Jr. who was limited with a shoulder issue. This will certainly be something we keep an eye on heading into Friday’s final practice. There was no update on Drake London, but as of now he is expected to play on Sunday night.
The Vikings, as you can see, have a lot more injuries they’re dealing with. They did have two additions on Thursday, as corner Isaiah Rodgers was limited with an elbow issue after fully practicing on Wednesday. Also, quarterback J.J. McCarthy was added to the report, although he’s dealing with a personal matter and should be fine for Sunday night.
They did have a downgrade to keep an eye on. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who was notably absent from the Vikings’ Monday night nail-biter with the Chicago Bears in Week 1, was downgraded to limited on Thursday after practicing fully on Wednesday. Another note, linebacker Blake Cashman and running back Ty Chandler have both been removed from the injury report because they have been placed on IR. Cashman specifically, who is expected to miss several weeks, is a big loss for Minnesota.
