Flowery Branch, GA (Sportsbooks) - Atlanta Falcons defensive ends John Abraham and Jamaal Anderson, and defensive tackle Grady Jackson were all listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Abraham, who was third in the NFL in sacks during the regular season with 16 1/2, did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and was limited on Friday because of thigh and shoulder injuries. He started all 16 games for the Falcons, posting 38 tackles in addition to the sacks. Anderson, who recorded 27 tackles and two sacks in 15 games, did not practice at all during the week with an ankle injury. Jackson missed practice on Wednesday before practicing on a limited basis on Thursday and Friday, as he was dealing with a knee ailment. He had 28 tackles and two sacks in 15 regular-season contests -- 14 starts. Also questionable for Saturday's game are tackle Sam Baker (hip, back), wide receiver Harry Douglas (head), linebacker Curtis Lofton (knee), safety Lawyer Milloy (back), running back Ovie Mughelli (knee) and tackle Todd Weiner (knee). The Falcons (11-5) will travel to Arizona to face the NFC West titlist Cardinals (9-7) in an NFC Wild Card round game Saturday. |
