- Associated Press - Sunday, December 11, 2016

Julio Jones won’t play for the Atlanta Falcons in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The NFL’s most productive receiver is dealing with turf toe, and it didn’t improve enough to get him on the field for the Falcons (7-5).

Jones has 72 catches for a league-best 1,253 yards - 165 yards more than the closest receiver.

Jones’ absence is a boost for the Rams’ beleaguered defense, as is the absence of Mohamed Sanu, the Falcons’ No. 2 receiver. Sanu, who is fighting a groin injury, has caught 49 passes for 521 yards and three touchdowns.

The Rams are missing two key defensive starters: Robert Quinn is missing his second game with a concussion, and E.J. Gaines is out with a thigh injury.

Starting offensive lineman T.J. Lang is active for the Green Bay Packers’ game against the Seattle Seahawks. Lang has missed the past three games with a foot injury.

Linebacker Clay Matthews (shoulder) is also active for the Packers, though starting inside linebacker Blake Martinez will miss a third straight game with a knee injury.

Green Bay has only listed six inactive players, with a roster spot open following the NFL’s suspension of defensive lineman Mike Pennel for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

For New Orleans, wide receiver Michael Thomas is out with a foot injury. Thomas leads the Saints with 69 catches for 831 yards this season

The full list of each team’s inactive players for Sunday’s games.

___

PITTSBURGH AT BUFFALO

Steelers: QB Zach Mettenberger, S Shamarko Thomas, RB DeAngelo Williams, RB Daryl Richardson, G Ramon Foster, DT Javon Hargrave, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Bills: QB Cardale Jones, WR Dez Lewis, RB Jonathan Williams, LB Lerentee McCray, TE Logan Thomas, TE Gerald Christian

___

DENVER AT TENNESSEE

Broncos: QB Austin Davis, CB Lorenzo Doss, LS Casey Kreiter, LB Brandon Marshall, G Connor McGovern, WR Jordan Norwood, OG Billy Turner.

Titans: DL Jurrell Casey, WR Kendall Wright, RB David Fluellen, DB Curtis Riley, LB Justin Staples, OG Sebastian Tretola, TE Jace Amaro.

___

WASHINGTON AT PHILADELPHIA

Redskins: QB Nate Sudfield, WR Rashad Ross, RB Matt Jones, S Will Blackmon, G Spencer Long, DE Anthony Lanier, G Shawn Lauvao.

Eagles: RG Brandon Brooks, WR Dorial Green-Beckham, RB Kenjon Barner, LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, G Dillon Gordon, OL, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, DT Taylor Hart.

___

ARIZONA AT MIAMI

Cardinals: S Tyrann Mathieu, DT Robert Nkemdiche, WR Marquis Bundy, CB Tharold Simon, G Cole Toner, DT Olsen Pierre, DT Ed Stinson.

Dolphins: LB Kiko Alonso, CB Xavien Howard, C Mike Pouncey, LB Jelani Jenkins, TE Thomas Duarte, WR Rashawn Scott, DE Mario Williams.

___

SAN DIEGO AT CAROLINA

Chargers: CB Brandon Flowers, RB Ronnie Hillman, TE Asante Cleveland, C Max Tuerk, OT Tyreek Burwell WR Geremy Davis, NT Ryan Carrethers

Panthers: RB Cameron Artis-Payne, LB David Mayo, LB Luke Kuechly, OT Daryl Williams, DT Kyle Love, TE Chris Manhertz, DE Charles Johnson

___

CINCINNATI AT CLEVELAND

Bengals: WR A.J. Green, S Derron Smith, LS Clark Harris, Christian Westerman, WR James Wright, E C.J. Uzomah, DE Wallace Gilberry

Browns: QB Kevin Hogan, QB Josh McCown, DB Trae Elston, OL Gabe Ikard, OL Shon Coleman, DL Tyrone Holmes

___

CHICAGO AT DETROIT

Bears: WR Eddie Royal, WR Marquess Wilson, DB Johnathan Banks, DB De’Vante Bausby, DB DeAndre Houston-Carson, NT C.J. Wilson, OL Mike Adams,

Lions: RB Theo Riddick, C Travis Swanson WR TJ Jones, QB Jake Rudock, LB Thurston Armbrister, OT Cornelius Lucas, DT Khyri Thornton

___

HOUSTON AT INDIANAPOLIS

Texans: QB Tom Savage, WR Braxton Miller, CB Johnathan Joseph, RB Tyler Ervin, LB John Simon, OL Josh Walker, DE Ufomba Kamalu

Colts: CB Patrick Robinson, S Clayton Geathers, OL Austin Blythe, OG Denzelle Good, DL Zach Kerr, LB Lavar Edwards, LB Robert Mathis

___

MINNESOTA AT JACKSONVILLE

Vikings: S Harrison Smith, LB Edmond Robinson, CB Marcus Sherels, C Joe Berger, DT Sharrif Floyd, OT Rashod Hill and QB Taylor Heinicke

Jaguars: RB Chris Ivory, C Brandon Linder, WR Allen Hurns, RB Denard Robinson, S Peyton Thompson, OL Jeremiah Poutasi and QB Brandon Allen

___

NEW YORK JETS AT SAN FRANCISCO

Jets: QB Christian Hackenberg, CB Dexter McDougle, RB Khiry Robinson, LB Lorenzo Mauldin, RT Breno Giacomini, WR Jalin Marshall, DL Steve McLendon.

49ers: QB Christian Ponder, CB Marcuus Cromartie, RB Mike Davis, T Joe Staley, TE Je’Ron Hamm, DT Qinton Dial, LB Tank Carradine.

___

NEW ORLEANS AT TAMPA BAY

Saints: C Max Unger, LB Craig Robertson, WR Michael Thomas, S Shiloh Keo, RB Marcus Murphy, LB Travis Feeney, C Jack Allen.

Buccaneers: QB Ryan Griffin, WR Adam Humphries, S Chris Conte, OT Demar Dotson, DL Devonte Lambert, G Caleb Benenoch, TE Luke Stocker.

___

ATLANTA AT LOS ANGELES

Falcons: WR Julio Jones, WR Mohamed Sanu, S Sharrod Neasman, S Robenson Therezie, OL Kevin Graf, OG Wes Schweitzer, DE Adrian Clayborn

Rams: QB Sean Mannion, RB Benny Cunningham, CB Blake Countess, CB E.J. Gaines, TE Cory Harkey, OT Pace Murphy, DE Robert Quinn

___

SEATTLE AT GREEN BAY

Packers: WR Trevor Davis, LB Blake Martinez, LB Kyler Fackrell, LB Nick Perry, T Kyle Murphy, OL JC Tretter

Seahawks: RB C.J. Prosise, S Tyvis Powell, FB Will Tukuafu, LB Brock Coyle, T Garry Gilliam, DT John Jenkins, DE Damontre Moore.

___

For more NFL coverage: https://pro32.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

Copyright © 2024 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.

Click to Read More and View Comments

Click to Hide