Atlanta Falcons

Falcons down two starters on offensive line

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
Sept 23, 2024

The Falcons are playing the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs with two backup offensive linemen on Sunday night.

Right tackle Kaleb McGary left the game with a left leg injury with 7:51 left in the second quarter. In the subsequent series, center Drew Dalman injured his left ankle.

McGary was replaced by Storm Norton and Dalman was replaced by Ryan Neuzil.

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