Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers
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The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) head west to take on the San Francisco 49ers (4-2) under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football in Week 7, their second consecutive primetime showcase. The Atlanta Falcons offense woke up in Week 4, scoring a season high 34 points as offensive coordinator Zac Robinson moved down to the field to call plays.
McCloud has been an important piece for the Falcons’ offense over the last couple of seasons, establishing himself as the team’s number three receiver behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney, and often sliding into the number two role due to Mooney’s frequent injury concerns.
Buffalo officially elevated veteran defensive lineman Jordan Phillips and safety Jordan Poyer from the practice squad for Monday's matchup with Atlanta. Phillips is on his third stint with the Bills, while Poyer, a former All-Pro, is on his second.
The Atlanta Falcons are facing a banged-up San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, but the 49ers will have a key weapon back.
NFL Media Insider Tom Pelissero updates the injury status of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle heading into their Week 7 matchup vs the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray Ray McCloud has been sent home due to a private matter, with the team looking to "straighten things out."
The San Francisco 49ers will again turn to backup quarterback Mac Jones with starter Brock Purdy out for Sunday’s matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. Purdy continues to recover from a lingering toe injury that he aggravated in Week 4.
The Atlanta Falcons received a national audience on Monday night, and for the second time this season, they put on a show in prime time. Atlanta dominated a Buffalo Bills team that many expect to be a Super Bowl contender.
Atlanta Falcons receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III will miss his second consecutive game after coach Raheem Morris "sent him home."