The Falcons had to make a decision today regarding whether they wanted to bring Danny Etling up from the practice squad, and they’ve done so. That’s our strongest signal yet that the Falcons will be without Matt Ryan on Sunday against the Seahawks.
Etling joined the team over the summer following Kurt Benkert’s season-ending injury, and the young former Patriot and LSU gunslinger showed excellent scrambling ability and a live arm, if inconsistent results. The only way he gets into this game is if Matt Schaub falls apart either literally or figuratively, but it’s a cool opportunity for him either way.