5 things to know before Falcons at Cowboys kickoff

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks for an open receiver against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half at AT&T Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images/TNS)

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

Nov 14, 2021

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Here are five things to know before the Falcons (4-4) and the Cowboys (6-2) kickoff today at 1 p.m. at AT&T Stadium.

1. Gregory out. Dallas defensive end Randy Gregory suffered an injury Wednesday and is out. He’s tied for the team lead with five sacks.

2. Series record: This will be the 28th regular-season meeting between the Cowboys and the Falcons. The Cowboys lead the series 16-11.

The Cowboys have won the past two meetings, including last season’s 40-39 victory over the Falcons on Sept. 20. The Falcons blew a 26-7 lead and did not recover an onside kick that would have secured the victory.

3. Where to watch, listen and stream: Fox – Play-by-Play: Kevin Burkhardt. Analyst: Greg Olsen. Sideline: Pam Oliver. Click here for radio and streaming information.

4. Three key matchups: Click here for the three matchups to watch.

5. Injury report: Falcons cornerback Kendall Sheffield (hamstring) is out.

Tight end Lee Smith (back), defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (concussion) and outside linebacker Steven Means (knee) were listed as doubtful. Defensive tackle John Cominsky (shoulder) was listed as questionable.