Falcons LT Jake Matthews, DE Za'Darius Smith did not practice Wednesday
Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews, who just made his 199th straight start, and defensive end Za'Darius Smith both missed Wednesday's practice.
Za'Darius Smith
DE · Atlanta Falcons · #55
Out
This week
NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.
Status
- Injury
- Questionable · Concussion
- Limited Participation in Practice in practice
- Depth chart
- WLB #1
- Defense
- College
- Kentucky
- Experience
- 11 seasons
Week
—
Matchup
—
DFS salary
—
Projection
—
Recent form
- Wk 3@ GBW 35-140.0 pts
- Wk 2vs CARL 3-340.0 pts
- Wk 1@ PITL 13-200.0 pts
Season by season
Sorted by Season ↓
| 2026 · ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · PHI | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · ATL | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What's happening with Za'Darius Smith
Jake Matthews sat out Wednesday's practice for the Falcons, a notable absence after he had just extended his consecutive starts streak to 199 games. Teammate Za'Darius Smith also missed the session. Neither player's specific injury or practice status beyond Wednesday has been detailed, leaving their outlook for the upcoming game uncertain.
Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith was banged up early in the first quarter after taking a knee to the head. He was designated questionable to return, leaving his status for the rest of the game uncertain as Atlanta monitors his condition.
Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Za'Darius Smith in our articles
- Team previewBaltimore Ravens (3-1) Week 5 Preview vs Atlanta Falcons (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
- Team previewAtlanta Falcons (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Baltimore Ravens (3-1): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
- Game previewNFL Week 5: Baltimore Ravens (3-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-2) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
Latest Smith news
Falcons LT Jake Matthews, DE Za'Darius Smith did not practice Wednesday
Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews, who just made his 199th straight start, and defensive end Za'Darius Smith both sat out Wednesday's practice.
NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkJake MatthewsZa'Darius SmithDarius Smith
- Injury
Falcons DE Za'Darius Smith questionable to return after being kneed in the head
Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith is questionable to return after taking a knee to the head with 12:57 left in the first quarter.
- Injury
Falcons DE Za'Darius Smith questionable to return after being kneed in the head
Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith is questionable to return after taking a knee to the head early in the first quarter.