What happened: Atlanta applied the game designation ahead of Sunday against Chicago. The move follows the groin issue that sidelined him from practice this week.

Why it matters: The absence thins Atlanta's cornerback rotation for the Chicago matchup. Za'Darius Smith carries a questionable tag with a neck issue, leaving the final inactives to settle the defensive rotation.

What to watch: Atlanta's next practice report will show whether Henderson returns to the field. Sunday's inactives will confirm the replacement starter in the secondary.