Five things to know before the Falcons at Packers’ kickoff today
Here are five things to know before today’s Falcons (4-8) at Packers (4-7-1) kickoff at 1 p.m. at historic Lambeau Field.
1. Injury update: Falcons tight end Logan Paulsen (knee/ankle) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Packers by coach Dan Quinn on Friday. Paulsen has been used mostly as a blocking tight end this season. However, he has eight catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.
2. Bryant questionable. Kicker Matt Bryant (back) was listed as questionable on the team's official injury report.
3. Series history: This will be the 30th regular-season meeting. The Packers lead the series 15-14. The two teams have played in the playoffs four times and have split 2-2.
4. Adams is a keeper: Packers wide receiver Davante Adams is having a fine season. He's caught 85 passes for 1,115 yards and 11 touchdowns.
5. Where to watch, listen or live stream.
Fox Sports will televise the game. Play-by-Play: Kevin Burkhardt. Color Analysis: Charles Davis. Field reporter: Pam Oliver.
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