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The Atlanta Falcons are about to get some reinforcements back for their upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Todd Gurley are listed as questionable after missing their last week's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Barring any setbacks, the Falcons expect the two to return from their one-game absence.
Falcons’ WR Julio Jones (hamstring) and RB Todd Gurley (knee), both listed as questionable for Sunday, both are expected to play vs. Saints barring any pre-game setbacks, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 6, 2020
Jones sat out last week's victory due to a nagging hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Gurley has been nursing a knee injury that ruled him out early in the game against Las Vegas. With the questionable tag, the two offensive stars seem poised to make their return to the field.
Atlanta had no problems against Las Vegas last week, strolling its way to a 43-6 victory, even without Jones and Gurley. The 9-2 Saints, however, present a much taller order.
Two weeks ago, the Falcons lost to the Saints, 24-9. And that happened with Jones and Gurley in the fold. Atlanta is certainly looking forward to avenging that loss, but that should be a difficult task should Jones and Gurley not suit up for the second straight game.
Before missing their Week 11 contest, Gurley had played in each of Atlanta's first 10 games of the season. The former no. 10 overall pick has recorded 167 rushing attempts for 610 yards and scored nine touchdowns on the season so far. He also has 16 receptions for 82 this year.
Meanwhile, Jones has missed three games so far this year. The 31-year old has 45 catches on 677 yards, to go along with three touchdowns through eight games this season.
