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Falcons 53-man roster and practice squad entering Week 3

matt urben
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Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (34) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (34) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Falcons (1-1) are alive again following Monday night's stunning comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1). Next up, the team has a Sunday night showdown against Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs (2-0).

The Chiefs are 3.5-point favorites entering Week 3 but haven't looked as dominant as previous years. For the Falcons to have a chance, the offense will have to play like it did in the second half against the Eagles. Quarterback Kirk Cousins finally started to resemble himself on the team's 70-yard game-winning drive.

Thus far in 2024, Cousins has passed for 396 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer rating of 89.7. Mahomes has passed 442 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions for a passer rating of 91.9. Both quarterbacks have yet to play their best football this season, making for an interesting matchup on Sunday night.

Check out the Falcons’ updated 53-man roster and practice squad entering Week 3 below:

Quarterbacks (2)

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Kirk Cousins (18) on the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Kirk Cousins (18) on the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

  1. Kirk Cousins

  2. Michael Penix Jr.

Running Backs (4)

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (7) on the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (7) on the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Bijan Robinson

  2. Tyler Allgeier

  3. Jase McClellan

  4. Avery Williams

Wide Receivers (5)

Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Drake London

  2. Darnell Mooney

  3. Ray-Ray McCloud

  4. KhaDarel Hodge

  5. Casey Washington

Tight Ends (3)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 2: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 2: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

  1. Kyle Pitts

  2. Charlie Woerner

  3. Ross Dwelley

Offensive Linemen (10)

FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Jake Matthews #70 and Chris Lindstrom #63 of the Atlanta Falcons line up with other lineman during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Jake Matthews #70 and Chris Lindstrom #63 of the Atlanta Falcons line up with other lineman during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

  1. Jake Matthews

  2. Kaleb McGary

  3. Chris Lindstrom

  4. Matthew Bergeron

  5. Drew Dalman

  6. Ryan Neuzil

  7. Jovaughn Gwyn

  8. Kyle Hinton

  9. Storm Norton

  10. Brandon Parker

Defensive Linemen (9)

Sep 26, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Grady Jarrett

  2. David Onyemata

  3. Ruke Orhorhoro

  4. Zach Harrison

  5. Ta'Quon Graham

  6. Eddie Goldman

  7. Kentavius Street

  8. Brandon Dorlus

  9. James Smith-Williams

Outside Linebacker (4)

Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon stands on the field before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon stands on the field before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Matthew Judon

  2. Lorenzo Carter

  3. Arnold Ebiketie

  4. DeAngelo Malone

Inside Linebackers (3)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 17: Nate Landman #53 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the first half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 17: Nate Landman #53 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the first half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

  1. Kaden Elliss

  2. Troy Andersen

  3. JD Bertrand

Cornerbacks (6)

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

  1. A.J. Terrell

  2. Mike Hughes

  3. Dee Alford

  4. Antonio Hamilton Sr.

  5. Clark Phillips III

  6. Kevin King

Safeties (4)

Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) celebrates his interception with cornerback Dee Alford (20) on the Philadelphia Eagles last drive of the game during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) celebrates his interception with cornerback Dee Alford (20) on the Philadelphia Eagles last drive of the game during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

  1. Jessie Bates III

  2. Justin Simmons

  3. Richie Grant

  4. Micah Abernathy

Specialists (3)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a field goal during the first half of a against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a field goal during the first half of a against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

  1. K Younghoe Koo

  2. P Bradley Pinion

  3. LS Liam McCullough

Practice Squad

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  1. WR Chris Blair

  2. CB Natrone Brooks

  3. S Dane Cruikshank

  4. QB Nathan Peterman

  5. WR Dylan Drummond

  6. TE John FitzPatrick

  7. DL Demone Harris

  8. DL Khalid Kareem

  9. DT Zion Logue

  10. DL LaCale London

  11. WR Jesse Matthews

  12. LB Monty Rice

  13. OL Andrew Stueber

  14. RB Carlos Washington Jr.

  15. OL Elijah Wilkinson

  16. LB Josh Woods

  17. DL Kenny Oginni* (International Player)

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