The Falcons will receive a boost from the return of middle linebacker Deion Jones, but will have veteran kicker Matt Bryant when they face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
Jones, who was back on the field with the first-team defense this week, hasn't played since the season opener when he suffered a broken foot. He has practiced with the team since he was activated Nov. 12. Last week, he was still doing some work with the scout team.
Bryant missed three games with a strained hamstring. He returned to kick against the Cowboys on Nov. 18 and the Saints on Nov. 22.
He was listed on the injury report with a back ailment Wednesday and Thursday. He got in his kicking Friday and did well.
During the three games that Bryant missed, Giorgio Tavecchio kicked and made all five field-goal attempts and all eight extra-point attempts. He was set to play if Bryant was not healthy.
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