The Falcons depth chart looks a little different heading into Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. And not in a good way.
Cordarrelle Patterson isn't on it, currently on injured reserve with a plan for him to return. Patterson was dealing with a knee injury heading into Sunday's win over Cleveland and played 16 snaps. Head coach Arthur Smith said Patterson had a minor procedure on Monday.
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The running back position has been altered by injury, with both Patterson and Damien Williams on IR. Now Tyler Allgeier is listed as the first-unit running back, with Avery Williams behind him. Caleb Huntley, promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move with the Patterson transaction, is listed as the No. 3 option.
Odds are great, however, that Allgeier and Huntley will see lots of work, with Smith possibly favoring a hot hand during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Patterson going to IR also means Avery Williams will be the kick returner, a role he mans occasionally and can perform admirably.
OFFENSE
Position | Starter | Backup | Reserve | Reserve | Reserve | Reserve |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WR | Drake London | Bryan Edwards | Jared Bernhardt | |||
TE | Kyle Pitts | Parker Hesse | Anthony Firkser | Feleipe Franks | ||
LT | Jake Matthews | Chuma Edoga | ||||
LG | Elijah Wilkinson | |||||
C | Drew Dalman | Matt Hennessy | ||||
RG | Chris Lindstrom | Colby Gossett | ||||
RT | Kaleb McGary | Germain Ifedi | ||||
WR | Olamide Zaccheaus | KhaDarel Hodge | Damiere Byrd | |||
RB | Tyler Allgeier | Avery Williams | Caleb Huntley | |||
FB | Keith Smith | |||||
QB | Marcus Mariota | Desmond Ridder |
We take a monochrome look at the win over the Cleveland Browns on October 2, 2022.
![Detail view of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford #28 during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/hhsk6hlbtyitoehcmmdt.jpg)
Detail view of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford #28 during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/rj7rnwqcy7lgd0ca4y7a.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #9 smiles during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/hmuog7zuvcb2uus4ahlr.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #9 smiles during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ftrpskcdrjifq8ap0idc.jpg)
against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Fans cheer during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/t5ves6mxdowsjoqepmgd.jpg)
Fans cheer during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![View of a Atlanta Falcons helmet in the Atlanta Falcons Locker room before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/da6iuhkxaqbvwdag2fxt.jpg)
View of a Atlanta Falcons helmet in the Atlanta Falcons Locker room before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Harris #23 hypes up the crowd during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/imek8okyv82uryk734tj.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Harris #23 hypes up the crowd during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dee Alford #37 intercepts the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/odln6dr5ocwyueq6xaku.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dee Alford #37 intercepts the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![View of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24's jersey in the Atlanta Falcons Locker room before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/jtyl4gyvoffpn4lslfub.jpg)
View of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24's jersey in the Atlanta Falcons Locker room before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dee Alford #37 intercepts the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/e2t7guupypcvkrevpmh2.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dee Alford #37 intercepts the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the National Anthem before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/pcfxalw1s6gpvm1up3iz.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the National Anthem before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons players walk out before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/bi1mhklinwycu2avmgoo.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons players walk out before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![A view of the halo board during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/y4vgzskii9qwnco9bhi8.jpg)
A view of the halo board during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 and offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67 leave the locker room before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/qfl4h82978yoctoskko9.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 and offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67 leave the locker room before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith #40 reacts after the game in the locker room against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/byi1fbk5gmtaujyzeovi.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith #40 reacts after the game in the locker room against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Mykal Walker #3 reacts after a play during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/dbrmliwsda2x6iv1s1a4.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Mykal Walker #3 reacts after a play during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![A close up of Atlanta Falcons edge DeAngelo Malone #51 during the National Anthem before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/aieavihc5ymdkaptmcwz.jpg)
A close up of Atlanta Falcons edge DeAngelo Malone #51 during the National Anthem before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 leads the huddle before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/vapnakgtvce6d3w2gefw.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 leads the huddle before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/iqyioumrdhn6la7jut5t.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/amxl06zjgp8jayzr0itl.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #37 defends against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/lsxvqnijsfxlasijrgnw.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #37 defends against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 carries the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/uqqqtt8fmerf2tple0fw.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 carries the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 lines up during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/y6g5wjvwtsfv8twv9djt.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 lines up during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)
![General view from the roof after the victory against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/gplimbfiuwcs8toxmunb.jpg)
General view from the roof after the victory against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins #32 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/tuwwl3ai8ty2uwacxftd.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins #32 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/uzkvws06abwucrubqqnd.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward #29 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/mgzccatign5ylyznxyis.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward #29 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 rushes during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/kh1dizv3fjjq2zazx7np.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 rushes during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/d5ixwzfencj81g5qhe34.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Scene setters before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/d4q8k438refd6yberpxu.jpg)
Scene setters before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks #15 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/zvwdmmawzxrv2w6juufp.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks #15 arrives prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley #42 celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/mtg9wf683czslryzskxx.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley #42 celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 greets Cleveland Browns players after their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/vcapgwlsfqt2aguuncrm.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 greets Cleveland Browns players after their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
DEFENSE
Position | Starter | Backup | Reserve | Reserve | Reserve |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DL | Grady Jarrett | Timothy Horne | |||
DL | Anthony Rush | Abdullah Anderson | |||
DL | Ta'Quon Graham | Matt Dickerson | |||
OLB | Adetokunbo Ogundeji | Arnold Ebiketie | Quinton Bell | ||
ILB | Mykal Walker | Troy Andersen | Nathan Landman | ||
ILB | Rashaan Evans | Nick Kwiatkoski | |||
OLB | Lorenzo Carter | DeAngelo Malone | |||
CB | A.J. Terrell | Mike Ford | |||
S | Richie Grant | Erik Harris | |||
S | Jaylinn Hawkins | Dean Marlowe | |||
CB | Casey Hayward Jr. | Darren Hall | Dee Alford |
SPECIAL TEAMS
Position | Starter | Backup |
---|---|---|
K | Younghoe Koo | |
P | Bradley Pinion | |
LS | Liam McCullough | |
H | Bradley Pinion | |
PR | Avery Williams | |
KOR | Avery Williams |