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NFL·INJURY·September 14, 2026 11:42 AM ET

Falcons fall 20-13, lose Da'Shawn Hand from battered front

Atlanta is back to 2-2 after another hit up front.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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The #Falcons have lost Jalon Walker to a torn ACL, James Pearce Jr to a suspension and now Da'Shawn Hand. Another loss t Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Atlanta fell 20-13 in the final. RapSheet said Da'Shawn Hand is believed to have suffered a torn quad and is receiving multiple opinions. Jalon Walker had already been lost to a torn ACL, leaving Atlanta thinner along the defensive front.

Why it matters: The attrition lands on a defense already dealing with multiple losses up front. Atlanta is 2-2, and the Falcons signed Zacch Pickens to the practice squad last week as they worked through depth issues.

By the numbers: Atlanta is 2-2 this season, scoring 17.8 points per game and allowing 16.2. The final score was 20-13.

What to watch: Watch for Atlanta's next official update on Hand and any related defensive-line move. The Falcons head into the next week at .500 after the 20-13 loss.

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