CBS Sports: Falcons Favorite Player Ruled Out Against Sunday Game Due To Injury.

Security It’s doubtful that Justin Simmons will start for the Falcons against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Due to a hamstring issue, Simmons participated in practice just minimally on Wednesday and Thursday but missed all of Friday’s sessions. He is labeled by the Falcons as unlikely to play in the NFC South clash.

This season, Simmons has started all of the Falcons’ games. He has three passes defensed, 28 tackles, and an interception.

For Atlanta, linebacker Troy Andersen is still sidelined due to a knee injury. Both offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil (knee) and cornerback Antonio Hamilton (back) are rated as doubtful to play this weekend.

Falcons injury report: Troy Andersen and Justin Simmons’ game status disclosed

The Falcons have released their game report ahead of their Week 8 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday.

Prior to the release, head coach Raheem Morris ruled inside linebacker Troy Andersen (knee) out of Sunday’s game. This is now the fourth game in which the Falcons will not have Andersen available. Atlanta will also have to make a decision on two additional starters this weekend, designating safety Justin Simmons (hamstring) as doubtful and center Ryan Neuzil (knee) as questionable on the game report.

The Falcons will depend on Richie Grant to play with Jessie Bates III if Simmons is unable to go. With former starting center Drew Dalman still on injured reserve due to an ankle ailment, Matt Hennessy would take Neuzil’s spot.

A detailed analysis of the Falcons’ Friday injury and game report can be seen below.

October 25, Friday

Complete Involvement

Limited Involvement ILB Nate Landman (shoulder) OL Matthew Bergeron (neck)

CB (Back) Antonio Hamilton Sr.
ILB (knee) Troy Andersen OL T Jake Matthews (non-injury related; rest) Ryan Neuzil (knee)
T Kaleb McGary (rest; not connected to injury)
Didn’t Take Part

S DL for Justin Simmons’ hamstring David Onyemata (rest; not connected to injury)
DL Grady Jarrett (rest; not connected to injury)
Game Report for Friday, October 26

Doubting

OL Ryan Neuzil (knee) CB Antonio Hamilton Sr. (back) Uncertain

S. Justin Simmons (hamstring) is not available.

Troy Andersen, ILB (knee)