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By Matt Levine
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The Atlanta Falcons will be getting some big reinforcements for their NFC South showdown against the New Orleans Saints this weekend. Star running back Bijan Robinson and star linebacker Matthew Judon were full participants in practice on Friday.
They both will play this weekend, giving the Falcons a big boost on both sides of the ball. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter provided the injury updates to the two stars on social media.
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Both players played for the Falcons last weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs but their limited practice times this week put their game status in question. Atlanta sits with a record of 1-2 on the season so getting a win this weekend would be massive for their chances to compete in the division.
Judon provides the Falcons defense with a big boost and he has already made an impact this season with Atlanta. He has racked up 15 total tackles and 1.5 sacks on the season through the first three games of the year.
After being traded to the Falcons just before the start of the regular season, Judon has quickly made an impact. He gives them a legitimate pass rusher and someone that opposing offenses have to scheme against when on the field.
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As for Robinson, he has emerged as one of the better running backs in the NFL. Through three games, he has rushed for 196 yards and one score.
It has been a slow start for the former Texas product but his explosiveness allows him to break away a long run at any given moment. He provides a level of physicality to the Atlanta offense so his playing in this game will be huge for their overall chances.
Atlanta has dropped two close games to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chiefs this season, both games they could have won. Execution down the stretch has been an issue early on for this team but they will get another chance to show out against New Orleans.
Grabbing a divisional win early in the season can change the trajectory of the season. Both teams will be looking to gain a leg up on one another but the Falcons may have a slight advantage with the game being played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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