The Atlanta Falcons have had to play without the strengths of their respective lines so far this year, lacking defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux and center Todd McClure. Babineaux is still out, giving his spot to a resurgent Peria Jerry, while McClure is active for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Nickel back Kelvin Hayden won't play, which could be the most significant challenge besides Babineaux's continued absence. Stephen Nicholas is out, meaning Mike Peterson will get the starting linebacker spot opposite Sean Weatherspoon. Tampa Bay likewise is missing a linebacker -- Dekota Wilson is set to spell Quincy Black.
The complete inactives list for both teams:
Atlanta Falcons
26 - CB Kelvin Hayden
29 - CB Darrin Walls
54 - LB Stephen Nicholas
66 - C Brett Romberg
79 - G Mike Johnson
95 - DT Jonathan Babineaux
98 - DE Cliff Matthews
Lineup Changes
94 Peria Jerry will start at defensive tackle for 95 Jonathan Babineaux.
53 Mike Peterson will start at linebacker for 54 Stephen Nicholas.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
18 - WR Sammie Stroughter
21 - RB Allen Bradford
22 - S Larry Asante
24 - CB Anthony Gaitor
58 - LB Quincy Black
73 - T Derek Hardman
77 - T James Lee
Lineup Changes
56 Dekota Watson will start at linebacker for 58 Quincy Black.
For discussion, head to Falcons blog The Falcoholic and Buccaneers blog Bucs Nation, plus SB Nation Tampa Bay.