As if the Falcons weren’t already in dire injury straits on defense and with Devonta Freeman out of the lineup, they also lost Calvin Ridley early in Sunday’s contest against the Buccaneers. Now Mohamed Sanu has suffered a hip injury. He is questionable to return to the game.
The Falcons had a strong first half against the Bucs, but have looked flat since returning to the field in the third quarter. Having Ridley out makes life much easier for the Buccaneers defense. Having Sanu out dramatically lessens Atlanta’s chances of coming away with a win, especially considering the defense’s tendency to — how can I put this nicely?