Falcons Deplete Roster Ahead of Broncos Game

The Denver Broncos are in the midst of the AFC Wild Card race, but will face the Atlanta Falcons without their leading tackler, safety Brandon Jones, due to an abdominal injury. In his absence, Devon Key is expected to start, which poses a challenge for the Broncos' elite defense against the Falcons' strong offense. Meanwhile, the Falcons will be missing eight players, including key defenders such as cornerback Mike Hughes and linebacker Troy Andersen, which further weakens their lineup. Despite these injuries, the Falcons received good news with quarterback Kirk Cousins cleared to play after recent shoulder and elbow issues. Both teams need a win, with the Broncos at 5-5 and the Falcons at 6-4, making this a critical matchup for playoff positioning. The game is set to kick off at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday.