Vikings’ Everson Griffen will be a big challenge for the Falcons

Vikings right defensive end Everson Griffen is tied for the NFL lead in sacks with 12. The Falcons will tangle with Griffen on Sunday in a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Arizona’s Chandler Jones also has 12 sacks.

Griffen will line up opposite of Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews for most of the game.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn disscused the team’s plan to deal with Griffen on Thursday.

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Falcons’ A.J. Terrell is ‘week to week’ with hamstring injury

The Falcons cornerback, who suffered a hamstring injury late in the second quarter against the Vikings on Sunday night, will be held out of practice Wednesday, maybe longer.

Falcons’ Raheem Morris elated with breakthrough performances from rookies

Falcons coach Raheem Morris hopes his rookies continue to make plays as they did against the Vikings. The Falcons are set to play the Panthers at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Falcons add CB to practice squad

Keith Taylor was drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. He has played with the Panthers and Chiefs.

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