FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons did not give offensive players like QB Michael Penix Jr., WR Drake London, TE Kyle Pitts and RB Tyler Allgeier a game designation in Friday's report. Penix and London are expected to return to the lineup this Sunday against the New England Patriots after missing last Sunday's loss to Miami with their respective injuries.

In fact, the Falcons' offense enters into the Week 9 contest nearly at full strength. Only WR Casey Washington and OL Storm Norton has been ruled out. Norton is still within his 21-day window to return to the active roster after starting they year on injured reserve.

For the defensive side of the ball, the report shows a unit a bit more up in the air.

The good news is that Atlanta could see the return of rookie pass rusher Jalon

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