Falcons News: Seahawks missing key players as Week 7 prep begins

The Atlanta Falcons listed seven players on their Wednesday injury report, but the Seattle Seahawks are also battling the injury bug entering this weekend’s matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Seahawks listed 11 players, including cornerback Riq Woolen (ankle), defensive end Leonard Williams (knee) and defensive lineman Byron Murphy (hamstring), on their initial Week 7 injury report.

Woolen was among four players to miss Wednesday’s practice, along with offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (hand), guard Anthony Bradford (toe), cornerback Tre Brown (ankle) and wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr.

That wasn’t all, though. Center Connor Williams (chest) linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) and safety Jerrick Reed (knee) were each limited to begin the week.

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (rest), linebacker Matthew Judon (rest) and cornerback Antonio Hamilton (back) were limited at Wednesday’s practice.

Safety Justin Simmons (hamstring) sat out along with linebackers Lorenzo Carter (concussion) and Troy Andersen (knee).

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status

Antonio Hamilton Back LP

Bijan Robinson Rest LP

Matthew Judon Rest LP

Nate Landman Calf/quad LP

Troy Andersen Knee DNP

Lorenzo Carter Illness DNP

Justin Simmons Hamstring DNP

Make sure to check out the Falcons’ latest depth chart and updated 53-man roster/practice squad entering their Week 7 matchup against the Seahawks (3-3). Seattle has lost three straight games after starting the season 3-0. Sunday’s game starts at 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.