The Atlanta Falcons (0-4) lineup is set for the upcoming NFC South clash against the Carolina Panthers (2-2). The main change this week is at safety with Damontae Kazee suffering an Achilles injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.
OFFENSE
What's changed: No changes have been made since Week 4.
| Position | Starter | Backup | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Matt Ryan | Matt Schaub | |
| WR | Julio Jones | Christian Blake | |
| WR | Calvin Ridley | Olamide Zaccheaus | |
| WR | Russell Gage | Brandon Powell | |
| TE | Hayden Hurst | Jaeden Graham | Luke Stocker |
| RB | Todd Gurley, Keith Smith (FB) | Brian Hill | Ito Smith |
| LT | Jake Matthews | Matt Gono | |
| LG | James Carpenter | Matt Hennessy | |
| C | Alex Mack | Justin McCray | |
| RG | Chris Lindstrom | ||
| RT | Kaleb McGary |
DEFENSE
What's changed: Kazee will be placed on injured reserve and Sharrod Neasman will take his place in the starting lineup.
| Position | Starter | Backup | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Takk McKinley | Allen Bailey | Charles Harris |
| DT | Grady Jarrett | Marlon Davidson | Deadrin Senat |
| DT | Tyeler Davison | John Cominsky | |
| DE | Dante Fowler Jr. | Steven Means | Jacob Tuioti-Mariner |
| LB | Deion Jones | LaRoy Reynolds | |
| LB | Foye Oluokun | Mykal Walker | |
| CB | Kendall Sheffield | Blidi Wreh-Wilson | |
| CB | A.J. Terrell | Jordan Miller | |
| S | Ricardo Allen | Sharrod Neasman | |
| S | Keanu Neal | Jaylinn Hawkins | |
| CB | Isaiah Oliver |
SPECIAL TEAMS
What's changed: No changes have been made from Week 4.
| Position | Starter |
|---|---|
| K | Younghoe Koo |
| P | Sterling Hofrichter |
| LS | Josh Harris |
| KR | Olamide Zaccheaus |
| PR | Brandon Powell |
| Holder | Sterling Hofrichter |
| KO | Younghoe Koo |
