5 things to know about the Falcons on Wednesday

Here are five things to know about the Falcons on Wednesday:

1. Today. The Falcons hold practice at 2:20 p.m. today. Falcons coach Dan Quinn will speak to the media before practice at 1:30 p.m.

2. Freeman update. Running back Devonta Freeman was placed in the league's concussion protocol on Sunday and will not play against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

3. Stadium tour: Several members of the media toured the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday.

4. Local flavor. Five rookies who played at Georgia schools are trying to break into NFL with the Atlanta Falcons this season.

5. Repeat predicted: After making it to the Super Bowl last season, the Atlanta Falcons are predicted to win the NFC South for a second-straight year.

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