Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, running back Tevin Coleman and reserve tackle Jake Long are set to play against the Washington Redskins today.

Free safety Ricardo Allen is also set to return to action and start.

The inactives for the game are wide receiver Justin Hardy, cornerback Dezmen Southward, safety Charles Godfrey, linebacker Justin Durant, center Gino Gradkowski, tackle Bryce Harris and defensive end Malliciah Goodman.

Washington inactives include: quarterback Robert Griffin II, wide receiver DeSean Jackson, cornerback DeAngelo Hall, cornerback Chris Culliver, defensive end Frank Kearse, guard Arie Kouandjio and tight end Jordan Reed.

Joplo Bartu will start for Durant at weakside linebacker for the Falcons.

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