It's been a long and slow bye week for the Atlanta Falcons, but they returned to practice on Wednesday to begin preparing for this weekend's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The team listed 14 players, including wide receivers, on its initial injury report for Week 13 and linebacker . Mooney is battling an Achilles tendon injury and was one of just 12 players.
Cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) and defensive lineman Zach Harrison (knee/Achilles) were limited Wednesday, while wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge was sidelined with a neck injury.
Atlanta Falcons Week 13 Injury Report
| player | Injury | Marry | do | Ms | status |
| Darnell Mooney | Achilles | LP | |||
| Matthew Judon | Relax | LP | |||
| Dee Alford | Paralyze | LP | |||
| Mike Hughes | neck | LP | |||
| Clark Phillips III | Personal | LP | |||
| Kevin King | concussion | LP | |||
| JD Bertrand | concussion | LP | |||
| Troy Andersen | Knee | LP | |||
| Nate Landman | Paralyze | LP | |||
| Casey Washington | concussion | LP | |||
| Charlie Worner | concussion | LP | |||
| Zach Harrison | Knee/Achilles | LP | |||
| KhaDarel Hodge | neck | DNP | |||
| Antonio Hamilton | Breast | FP |
Darnell Mooney injury update:
Mooney played in Week 11, but left the game early due to a hamstring injury. The veteran wideout was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an Achilles tendon injury. Head coach Raheem Morris chimed about Mooney's performance on Sunday.
Mike Hughes injury update:
Hughes was one of three cornerbacks to miss Atlanta's game against Denver in Week 11. He was limited to Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury. If Hughes is forced to miss Week 13, it could be another tough day for the Falcons' secondary.
Matthew Judon injury update:
Judon was restricted to rest time on Wednesday. The veteran linebacker is tied for the team lead with 2.5 sacks. Head coach Raheem Morris said the team wanted it in the last six weeks outside Judon.
