Falcons list Jake Matthews, three defenders as questionable

The left tackle seeks his 200th consecutive NFL start.

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LT Jake Matthews, DE Samson Ebukam, DE Za'Darius Smith and LB Divine Deablo are all designated as questionable for Sunda Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: The Atlanta Falcons designated left tackle Jake Matthews as questionable for Sunday night. Defensive ends Samson Ebukam and Za'Darius Smith, along with linebacker Divine Deablo, also received questionable tags.

Why it matters: The injury designations leave key spots uncertain on both sides of the ball for Atlanta. Matthews is pursuing a historic career milestone, while the defensive front faces immediate depth questions if Ebukam or Smith are sidelined.

By the numbers: If active, Matthews will become just the fifth offensive lineman in NFL history to record a starting streak of at least 200 games.

What to watch: Final inactive lists will confirm the availability of all four players 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

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@marcraimondi 2026-10-09T22:13:50.467951+00:00

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