Falcons center Mike Person expected to miss Saints game

If Jones is unable to play, it would obviously be a big blow to the Falcons as he is at or near the top of many receiving categories among all receivers with 43 receptions, 542 receiving yards and four touchdowns in the team’s first five games.

“I don’t think Julio has been 100 percent since the second quarter of the Philly game (in Week 1)”, Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said. While New Orleans did get its lone victory upon his return in Week 4, that was against a Dallas Cowboys team playing without Tony Romo and Dez Bryant. Despite eight catches and a few trade rumors this season, White expects to remain in Atlanta and be a key part of the team’s plan this year.

Defensively, they also do not need to worry too much about Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who has been a shell of his former self due to an ailing shoulder that kept him out of action in Week 3.

Sean Payton enters Thursday’s matchup at 1-4. Kuechly hasn’t played since suffering a concussion in Week One, but the Panthers believe there’s a good chance he’ll be through with the NFL’s concussion protocol by Sunday’s game against Seattle.

Quinn told reporters he anticipates Jones playing, despite the superstar receiver dealing with a nagging hamstring injury, per NFL Media’s Tiffany Blackmon.

“When we beat them in the playoffs, a New Orleans playoff game at home and we were able to win in the end…” “I am going to have to be really down bad not to go out there and play”. The Saints are trying to save their season while the Falcons just want to keep rolling. But you can forget about the Falcons’ undefeated start or the Saints’ early struggles, because this is a rivalry game.

Newton has run for 195 yards, just 25 behind team leader Jonathan Stewart, as the Panthers rank fourth in the National Football League in rushing yards per game. Check out Twitter for injury and line movement updates and get the free odds tracker app.