CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Head coach Raheem Morris had already ruled out inside linebacker Troy Andersen from Sunday afternoon’s game against the Carolina Panthers by the time the inactive list was announced 90 minutes before kickoff. So it was no surprise that Andersen was among the players who did not play, as he is back at 100% after a knee injury.

In fact, the inactive list says less about those who don’t play and more about those who do. Fellow inside linebacker Nate Landman was given the all-clear to be activated from injured reserve this week. He will be available for the Falcons for the first time since Week 1.

For the second week in a row, rookie defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro is active for Atlanta, which means Kentavius ​​Street is not.

The second-round draft pick made his Falcons debut on defense in their Thursday Night Football overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played well in rotation and was particularly helpful at times in run support, which is an area of ​​need for this defense. He could be very important when the Falcons face Chuba Hubbard, who is averaging 105 rushing yards per game in the Panthers’ last three outings.

Here is the full list of inactive Falcons: