Falcons rule out WR Hankerson, S Moore

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Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Leonard Hankerson (85) runs past Houston Texans defensive back Rahim Moore (26) for a long catch and run in the third quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Leonard Hankerson (85) runs past Houston Texans defensive back Rahim Moore (26) for a long catch and run in the third quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Falcons ruled out wide receiver Leonard Hankerson (hamstring) and safety William Moore (groin) for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Both players were injured in the Falcons’ 10-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday.

The Falcons will used Eric Weems and Justin Hardy as the backup wide receivers.

Wide receiver Nick Williams is listed as questionable after not participating in practice Thursday.