*Austin Hooper – Noteworthy – Injury
TE Austin Hooper injured his right knee against the Packers and did not return. Coach Dan Quinn said the injury was not “long-term.” Hooper has caught 64 passes for 557 yards and four touchdowns and has become one of QB Matt Ryan’s favorite targets.
Bruce Irvin – Noteworthy
DE Bruce Irvin got his first sack since joining the Falcons five games ago. The veteran pass rusher, signed after he was released by the Raiders, has four total sacks this season in 13 games.
Deion Jones – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Deion Jones (foot) was limited in practice all week but played and tied for the team lead with six tackles and defended two passes.
Foyesade Oluokun – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Foye Oluokun (knee) was limited in practice all week. He played but was not as effective and made two tackles.
Logan Paulsen – Noteworthy – Injury
TE Logan Paulsen (knee/ankle) missed the game after not participating in practice all week.
Matt Bryant – Noteworthy – Injury
PK Matt Bryant was listed as questionable because of the same problematic right groin injury. The team kept backup Giorgio Tavecchio on the roster, but Bryant was well enough to play. Quinn said Monday that Bryant should be fine for this week’s game against Arizona.