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2-4, 4th in NFC South
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Best bets for Giants-Falcons

The Falcons are favored at home against the Giants on Monday night. Will they cover? Here are our best bets for the game.

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Falcons to fly into MNF with Ridley, Sanu, Jarrett

The injured Falcons will at least get vertical threats Calvin Ridley and Mohamed Sanu back, along with defensive players Grady Jarrett and Derrick Shelby, back for Monday's game.

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer 

Julio Jones jokes about playing defense after playing safety on that last trick play by the Buccaneers.

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NFL Week 7 Preview

Field, Mike Clay and Stephania preview the Week 7 slate and break down all the latest injury news.

Woodson, Bruschi like Falcons to best Giants on MNF (0:42)

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer 

To recap the injury update Falcons coach Dan Quinn gave on 92.9 The Game radio this morning, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will return to practice today off an ankle injury. Defensive lineman Derrick Shelby (groin) will practice, too. Quinn said receivers Calvin Ridley and Mohamed Sanu will be limited in practice coming off ankle and hip injuries. Ridley's MRI came back clean and he's believed to have nothing more than a bone bruise. Sanu has a bruise, too, and is expected to tough it out. Expect Ridley to do the same. Said Quinn of Ridley, ``The good news is, we're anticipating him even getting a little bit of work today. As we go through the week, we'll have a better assessment. But as we're heading into it, he's one tough dude.'' Quinn officially ruled out kicker Matt Bryant for Monday night with a hamstring strain as Giorgio Tavecchio was signed to handle the kicking vs. the Giants. Quinn also reiterated that Devonta Freeman could come back from IR after undergoing successful groin surgery Thursday morning, although his return likely will depend on where the Falcons stand in the playoff picture. Freeman would be eligible to return for Dec. 23 game at Carolina.

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer 

Devonta Freeman had an MRI of his groin a couple days after the Pittsburgh game. The MRI was sent to a specialist in Philadelphia, who said he needed surgery. There was some discussions about Freeman waiting until after the season to have the surgery and having some injections to cope with the pain. That's why Freeman was back at practice trying to get ready to play. He was told the procedure would keep him out six weeks. Surgery hasn't been scheduled yet but will take place in Philly. According to the rules, Freeman can't return to practice until six weeks from today and can't return to game action until Dec. 23 at Carolina. Falcons can have two players return from IR. Deion Jones (foot surgery) also could return for Nov. 18 game vs. Dallas, eight games after he was placed on IR.

Falcons suffer another blow with Freeman to IR (0:39)
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6dVaughn McClure

Falcons placing Freeman on IR; hopeful for return

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman, who has been plagued by knee, groin and foot injuries, will be placed on injured reserve, but the team is hopeful he can return this season.

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer 

Julio Jones to me on Odell Beckham: ``I respect his game. I respect his game, the way he plays, the emotion he plays with, everything.'' Two of the NFL's best receivers square off Monday night when the Giants (1-5) visit the Falcons (2-4). Jones has 707 receiving yards, second in the NFL behind Minnesota's Adam Thielen (712). Beckham is ninth with 506 on 45 catches, one more catch than Jones. Beckham has one touchdown through six games. Jones has yet to score.

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6dVaughn McClure

Falcons K Bryant, RB Freeman to miss game

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, dealing with a hamstring strain, and running back Devonta Freeman, bothered by a groin injury, are likely out for next Monday night's matchup with the New York Giants.

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer 

Falcons coach Dan Quinn says kicker Matt Bryant has a hamstring strain that will "likely knock him out'' for next Monday night's matchup against the New York Giants. Falcons looking at a number of kickers, including former Oakland Raider Giorgio Tavecchio, who was with the team briefly this preseason. David Marvin was the Falcons' other preseason leg. Quinn also said Devonta Freeman's still dealing with groin injury that will likely knock him out vs. the Giants, too. Freeman had been dealing with a foot injury, but the groin added late last week ... Quinn said he's hopeful regarding receivers Calvin Ridley (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (hip) along with defensive lineman Grady Jarrett (ankle) and Derrick Shelby (ankle).

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer 

Looks like MRI on rookie Calvin Ridley's injured left ankle came back pretty clean. Believed to be just a bone bruise, according to source. We'll see how Ridley responds to rehab, with the Falcons playing the Giants next Monday night. Falcons have bye week after Giants game so we'll see if Falcons opt to rest him vs. Giants and let him have extra time to recover during bye week.

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer 

Falcons break a three-game losing streak with a 34-29 win over the Buccaneers at home. Matt Ryan throws for 354 yards and three touchdowns and Julio Jones catches 10 passes for 143 yards. But Falcons' offense sputtered some in the second half, while the defense yielded 499 yards to Jameis Winston and the Bucs. Falcons have some more injury concerns with rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley exiting in the first half with an ankle injury and not returning. Then kicker Matt Bryant appeared to injury his hamstring on the key 57-yard field goal that gave the Falcons breathing room in the end. Falcons (2-4) face the New York Giants (1-5) next Monday night.

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8dVaughn McClure

Falcons WR Ridley ruled out with ankle injury

Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley injured an ankle in the first half of Sunday's matchup with Tampa Bay and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Team Stats

Passing Yards311.35th
Rushing Yards86.029th
Points For27.89th
Points Against32.031st

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