Inactives: Vikings at Falcons

Cornerbacks Brian Poole and Desmond Trufant head up the Falcons’ list of inactive players for Sunday’s NFC showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.

Wide receiver Nick Williams, running back Terrence Magee, linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, tackle Austin Pasztor and offensive guard Sean Harlow are the other inactives.

The Vikings’ inactives are: Quarterback Kyle Sloter, wide receiver Stacy Coley, running back Mack Brown, tackle Mike Remmers, tackle Aviante Collins, defensive end Tashawn Bower and defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson.

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