*Austin Hooper – Noteworthy – Injury
TE Austin Hooper did not play against the Cardinals. His status will be re-evaluated later in the week.
Brian Poole – Noteworthy
DB Brian Poole had six tackles (five solo), an interception, a sack and a fumble recovery. He became the sixth player in the NFL and the only cornerback to have a sack, interception and fumble record in a single game.
Bruce Irvin – Noteworthy
DE Bruce Irvin had 1.5 sacks against Arizona. Since 2016, he is tied for the third-most sacks in the NFL during December. He has 9.0 sacks during that time, trailing only Khalil Mack (10.5) and Denico Autry (10.0). He has 2.5 sacks since joining the Falcons.
Deion Jones – Noteworthy
LB Deion Jones intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. It was his third pick-six since 2016, tied for the most in the NFL with Eddie Jackson during that stretch.
Ito Smith – Noteworthy – Injury
RB Ito Smith hurt his knee on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season. Coach Dan Quinn said Smith did not injury his ACL, but will require surgery that will prevent him from playing in the final two games.
Matt Ryan – Noteworthy
QB Matt Ryan completed 22 of 36 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns for a rating of 98.3. He ran for a touchdown, giving him a career-high three, and reached 30 passing touchdowns for the third season.