Falcons' Jake Matthews nears 200th consecutive start

Only four other NFL linemen have ever reached the milestone.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

If LT Jake Matthews starts Sunday, he will become only the fifth offensive linemen in NFL history to have a starting str Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews is in line to make his 200th consecutive start on Sunday. He currently sits at 199 straight appearances.

Why it matters: Reaching the milestone would make him just the fifth offensive lineman in league history to achieve the feat. Matthews recently returned to practice, putting him on track to play.

What to watch: His status will be officially confirmed ahead of Sunday's kickoff.

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