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Falcons cornerback Robert Alford and kicker Matt Bryant have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins after both missed practice for the third straight day.Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that rookie Isaiah Oliver will take Alford's spot. Oliver Washington Redskins Hoodie , a second-round draft pick from Colorado, makes his second career start.Alford, a starter in 67 of 79 career games, is out with an ankle injury and will miss his first game since 2015. He was hurt in a win over the New York Giants 11 days ago.Giorgio Tavecchio will replace Bryant for the second straight game. With Bryant hobbled by a sore hamstring since kicking a 57-yard field goal against Tampa Bay, Tavecchio kicked three field goals against New York. He sealed the outcome with a 56-yarder in the closing minutes.The Falcons (3-4) hope that receiver Mohammed Sanu will be active against the Redskins (5-2). He has been limited in practice two days this week and did not participate Thursday because of a hip injury.The Falcons, who rank third-worst in scoring defense and yards allowed per game, will be without their best linebacker, Deion Jones, for at least another two more weeks. Jones has been sidelined with a foot injury since the season-opening loss at Philadelphia. Strong safety Keanu Neal was lost for the season in the opener and free safety Ricardo Allen was lost for the year in Week 3.Daily Slop: Moses named Redskins offensive player of the year for 2017; What’s up at WR for Washington? Need to Know: Hidden factors will decide many Redskins roster battles | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: Many focus on splash plays when trying to figure out which players will make the final cut. But the deciding factors go much deeper than that.Morgan Moses named Redskins offensive player of the year for 2017 | Sports | richmond.comWASHINGTON - The Washington Redskins announced their players of the year at the annual "Welcome Home Luncheon" on Wednesday Customized Washington Redskins Jerseys , an event that celebrates the end of training camp.No apostrophe, no hype, no problem for Washington Redskins Daron Payne - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNThe Redskins' quiet first-rounder plans to let his play do the talking as he anchors a young and promising defensive front.Sitting starters in the preseason has never worked out for Redskins coach Jay Gruden - The Washington PostSending out the first-team offense against Baltimore would send a strong statement, but Gruden won't do it.Redskins optimistic about defensive line despite starters having not played together in preseason - The Washington PostRedskins have Matt Ioannidis back, but starters on defensive line won't play together in a preseason game.875 pounds of fish, 54 dozen eggs and a kombucha machine: A week feeding an NFL team - The Washington PostThe Redskins, one of 20 NFL teams with a full-time sports dietitian, place a premium on players’ meal planning.Washington Redskins 53 Man roster breakdown: Offense | Fanspeak.com With some extra late round picks for next season, the Redskins may even look to trade for someone at the bottom of another team’s depth chart.Washington Redskins 53 Man roster breakdown: Defense | Fanspeak.com While Vigil was the better LB last year and a bit more versatile www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com , Spaight has outplayed him every week of the preseason. I think right now, that puts Spaight in the lead for the final spot.100 Yards: Alex SmithRedskins Quarterback Alex Smith goes 100 yards with Redskins.com's Perry Mattern.Connor Jessop Doesn't Have To Travel Far For First NFL ExperienceThe Broad Run High School alum is staying with his parents after signing with the Redskins on Sunday, preparing to play on Thursday if the team needs him.Redskins position battle: What's up at wide receiver? | NBC Sports WashingtonBrian Quick and Cam Sims are both battling for a roster spot before cuts come Saturday.PHOTOS: Ravens Week Practice (8/28/18)Check out these photos of the Redskins' preparing for their Preseason Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at the Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park.Two key Redskins offensive players on track to play Week 1 | NBC Sports WashingtonTwo important Redskins offensive players have not played at all in the preseason, but both should be ready to go in Week 1 against the Cardinals.Reasons for concern about the 2018 Redskins | NBC Sports WashingtonThe Redskins upgraded a number of positions over the offseason but areas that merit concern remain. Here is a look at five of them.As roster cuts loom on Saturday, Redskins’ bubble players try to avoid playing ‘tight’ - The Washington PostWashington has one final preseason game before cuts are due by 4 p.m. on Saturday.Redskins' Kapri Bibbs not stressing about cutdown day | 106.7 The FanBibbs is competing with Rob Kelley, Samaje Perine and Byron Marshall for backup RB spots.Terez Paylor: Redskins' Jay Gruden and Alex Smith 'a match made in heaven' | 106.7 The FanTerez Paylor believes everyone's underestimating Alex Smith and the Redskins.Sitting starters in the preseason has never worked out for Redskins coach Jay Gruden - The Washington PostSending out the first-team offense against Baltimore would send a strong statement Washington Redskins T-Shirt , but Gruden won't do it.Chris Thompson, Jordan Reed of Washington Redskins on track for season opener at Arizona CardinalsRedskins running back Chris Thompson is "ready to go" and tight end Jordan Reed is "on pace" for the team's season opener at Arizona, head coach Jay Gruden said Monday.Three Redskins moves that shouldn't surprise you on cutdown day | 106.7 The FanBe in the know as cutdown day approaches. Craig Hoffman has three roster moves Redskins fans should look out for.The preseason finale matters for roster hopefuls, but maybe not as much as you think | NBC Sports WashingtonFans tend to put a ton of stock in the preseason finale. But Jay Gruden and some roster hopefuls don't necessarily hold it in the same regard.Rob Kelley, Samaje Perine ready for competition in Redskins preseason finale | NBC Sports WashingtonAdrian Peterson's arrival has shrunk the roster space at RB. That means preseason Game 4 on Thursday is an important one for Samaje Perine, Rob Kelley and Kapri Bibbs.Special teams make the difference in 4 roster battles for Redskins 53 | NBC Sports WashingtonVersatility helps fringe roster players. Watching the fourth preseason game, keep an eye out for guys that are on the field in a lot of different places. The coaches will be.Simmie Cobbs Jr. And Darvin Kidsy Provided A Late Spark Against Denver Preparing For Final ImpressionsThe young wide receivers helped break Washington's scoreless drought in the end zone on Friday, jolting the offense to life and inserting some more question marks into the wide receiver battle.Under the Radar Players who still have a shot to make the 53 man roster | Fanspeak.com Holtz handled fullback duties in the 3rd preseason game with Peterson and the Redskins had some success on those runs. It’s something they at least need to consider and could end up with Holtz finally making a 53 man roster.