Head coach Mike Smith said during his weekly Monday press conference that the Falcons could be getting guard Justin Blalock and wide receiver Harry Douglas back on the field for Sunday's home game against the Chicago Bears.
Asked for a specific update on the pair, Smith said that the official injury report will come out Wednesday and he doesn't expect to be giving an impromptu update like he did last Tuesday.
"They will definitely help us win games," Smith said. "We will have an injury report on Wednesday. If there's some news that you guys need to know between now and Wednesday, like I always do, I'll let you know on Tuesday, but I don't anticipate we'll be having any talk on Tuesday. We're certainly hoping these guys will be back to help us win ballgames here on Sunday against the Chicago Bears."
Coming into Week 6, the Falcons will also have to make a decision on WR Drew Davis, who spent training camp and the first part of the season on the physically unable to perform list. Davis has been recovering from a leg injury and has missed significant time.
The Falcons are on the road again for a conference match up against the New York Giants. Take a look at these pictures of gameday.
RB Steven Jackson
WR Devin Hester runs the ball during a return.
WR Julio Jones
LB Nate Stupar celebrates a recovered fumble on special teams.
RB Devonta Freeman takes a handoff from QB Matt Ryan.
QB Matt Ryan on the field before the game.
LB Prince Shembo off the line during a play.
WR Julio Jones
RB Jacquizz Rodgers runs the ball.
WR Roddy White signs an autograph for a fan.
DE Osi Umenyiora celebrates a sack on Giants QB Eli Manning.
T Jake Matthews
TE Levin Toilolo and RB Steven Jackson
P Matt Bosher
RB Steven Jackson
QB Matt Ryan on the field before the game.
WR Roddy White before the game.
WR Julio Jones
RB Steven Jackson
WR Harry Douglas warming up with the team. Douglas is inactive for today's game.
S William Moore provides leadership even out of uniform
QB Matt Ryan signals behind the line.
RB Steven Jackson runs the ball.
WR Julio Jones attempts to run through a tackle.
WR Roddy White warms up before the game.
WR Harry Douglas warming up prior to the game.
DE Malliciah Goodman on the line.
Head Coach Mike Smith
P Matt Bosher and K Matt Bryant get ready for warm-ups
DE Tyson Jackson
LB Prince Shembo
RB Steven Jackson
QB Matt Ryan
RB Steven Jackson
FB Patrick DiMarco
RB Devonta Freeman
WR Eric Weems recovers a fumble during a special teams play.
K Matt Bryant kicks a field goal.
T Jake Matthews on the bench.
DE Kroy Biermann
RB Jacquizz Rodgers
RB Devonta Freeman dodges a tackle by a Giants defensive player.
WR Harry Douglas and WR Roddy White
RB Steven Jackson runs the ball.
CB Josh Wilson and S Kemal Ishmael combine for a tackle on Giants WR Victor Cruz.
Offensive line coach, Mike Tice, and WR Roddy White
WR Julio Jones
RB Devonta Freeman
RB Jacquizz Rodgers
QB Matt Ryan
Head coach, Mike Smith
T Ryan Schraeder
WR Julio Jones
LB Prince Shembo assists in a tackle.
DE Kroy Biermann looks over the line.
DT Paul Soliai runs off the line.
The Atlanta Falcons special teams recover a fumble.
DE Osi Umenyiora celebrates a sack on Giants QB Eli Manning.
WR Devin Hester runs after receiving a kick.
Owner and Chairman Arthur Blank
Head Coach Mike Smith
WR Julio Jones
RB Antone Smith
K Matt Bryant
RB Steven Jackson
WR Julio Jones
RB Antone Smith smiles after scoring a touchdown
CB Desmond Trufant ans S Dezmen Southward tackle Giants WR Reuben Randle and force a fumble
RB Antone Smith
RB Antone Smith
Offensive Line Coach Mike Tice
WR Devin Hester returns a ball out of the endzone.
RB Antone Smith runs into the endzone for a touchdown.
RB Antone Smith celebrates scoring a touchdown.
RB Devonta Freeman shakes off tackles during a run.
QB Matt Ryan drops back for a pass.
QB Matt Ryan looks to pass the ball down the field.
G Harland Gunn waits for the play.
Even still, Smith thinks that making a transaction to bring Davis back to the active roster could benefit the team.
"Drew Davis, we're getting to that time period where he can come off of the PUP," Smith said. "I know that he's gotten very good reports from the doctors, and when we make that transaction — which we certainly hope happens in the very near future — ... Drew would be an excellent guy to add back on our roster, not only on offense but on special teams."
To make the move, the Falcons would have to cut one player on the active roster. The Falcons are currently carrying six wide receivers on the active roster.
Davis has 16 career receptions for 256 yards and three touchdowns. On special teams, he has amassed 15 total tackles since earning a spot as a college free agent in 2012.
