Falcons release depth chart for Week 3 matchup vs. Chiefs
matt urben
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The Atlanta Falcons stunned the Philadelphia Eagles with a 22-21 comeback victory on Monday night, but the team has no time to celebrate with the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town for another prime-time matchup on Sunday evening. The Chiefs are 2-0 after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens in consecutive weeks.
Despite Kansas City's early success, the team hasn't been as dominant as we've grown accustomed to seeing. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has passed for 442 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions thus far in 2024. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has just four total catches for 39 receiving yards.
The Falcons released an updated depth chart for their Week 3 matchup against the Chiefs. This week, there's a new backup middle linebacker behind Troy Andersen and cornerback Kevin King has been added. Check out Atlanta's latest depth chart below:
Quarterback
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Kirk Cousins
Michael Penix Jr.
Running Back
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Bijan Robinson
Tyler Allgeier
Avery Williams
Jase McClellan
WR1
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrates his touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Drake London
WR2
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) reacts after running for a touchdown after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Darnell Mooney
Casey Washington
WR3
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through a drill during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Ray-Ray McCloud
KhaDarel Hodge
TE1
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Kyle Pitts
TE2
Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner (89) on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Charlie Woerner
Ross Dwelley
Left Tackle
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Jake Matthews #70 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron (65) shown on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Matthew Bergeron
Jovaughn Gwyn
Center
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Chris Dalman (67) shown on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Drew Dalman
Ryan Neuzil
Right Guard
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Chris Lindstrom #63 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Chris Lindstrom
Kyle Hinton
Right Tackle
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Kaleb McGary #76 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Kaleb McGary
Storm Norton
DL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a play during the fourth quarter in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Grady Jarrett
Kentavius Street
Eddie Goldman
DL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Ruke Orhorhoro #98 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
David Onyemata
Ruke Orhorhoro (Rookie)
DL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: Zach Harrison #96 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Zach Harrison
Ta'Quon Graham
Brandon Dorlus (Rookie)
OLB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: Gardner Minshew #10 of the Indianapolis Colts throws the ball while being pressured by Lorenzo Carter #0 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Lorenzo Carter
James Smith-Williams
DeAngelo Malone
ILB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 08: Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball while being tackled by Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kaden Elliss
JD Bertrand (Rookie)
ILB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 16: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers gets tackled by Troy Andersen #44 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Troy Andersen
JD Bertrand (R)
OLB
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
Matthew Judon
Arnold Ebiketie
CB1
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 17: A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a play during the fourth quarter in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
A.J. Terrell
Kevin King
CB2
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles scrambles against Mike Hughes #21 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Mike Hughes
Clark Phillips III
Nickel CB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Dee Alford #20 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Dee Alford
Antonio Hamilton
Free Safety
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) intercepts the ball on the Philadelphia Eagles final drive during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jessie Bates III
Micah Abernathy
Strong Safety
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) on the field during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Justin Simmons
Richie Grant
Specialists
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 26: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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