Player Notes

T Josh Walker, who has missed the last two games with a foot/ankle injury, returned to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday.

FS Tashaun Gipson Sr. was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

WR DJ Chark Jr. who missed last week's game due to a quadriceps injury, remained out and missed Wednesday's practice.

CB Jalen Ramsey did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. It's an injury that has hampered Ramsey for several weeks now.

CB Desmond Trufant played through a bothersome thigh last week against the Saints and did not produce one of his more memorable games. Head coach Dan Quinn said, "I'm more than pleased with the way he's responded over the last few weeks."

RB Devonta Freeman could return by the end of the season. He is back in Atlanta and head coach Dan Quinn said he would have a better assessment on the Pro Bowl tailback later in the week. It may be unlikely that the team would push him to return now that playoff hopes are all but finished.

QB Matt Ryan still passed for 377 yards against the Saints, but was intercepted once and lost a fumble. Ryan was sacked six times, matching the season high against the Steelers. He was also the team's rushing leader for the first time in his career.

S Damontae Kazee intercepted a pass against the Saints and has six picks this season. That's only two interceptions shy of the franchise record set by Ray Brown. He is the first Atlanta player with six interceptions since Thomas DeCoud in 2012.

WR Julio Jones had more than 100 receiving yards for the sixth straight week. He had 11 catches for 147 yards against the Saints. It was the eighth time he's been over 100 yards in a game this season, the second-best in franchise history.

WR Calvin Ridley caught eight passes against the Saints for 93 yards and one touchdown. Ridley now has eight receiving touchdowns, tying him with Julio Jones for the most by a rookie through 11 games. He is one shy of tying the rookie record set by Junior Miller.