The (2-2) Atlanta Falcons host the (3-1) Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Sunday Night Football. One injury to monitor is Jake Matthews, who exited the first quarter of Monday Night Football with a groin injury. Matthews did not participate Wednesday, was upgraded to limited participation Thursday, and was upgraded to full participation. The Falcons listed the Pro Bowl left tackle as questionable, putting his 199-game streak on the line.
Will the Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowler make his 200th consecutive start?
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
According to Ian Rapoport, Jake Matthews is expected to play against the Ravens and make his 200th consecutive start. The Falcons will officially reveal Matthews’ fate at 5:50 p.m. CT when they release their inactive players list. The Pro Bowl left tackle needs three more after tonight to surpass the Vikings’ and Buccaneers’ Hall of Fame guard Randall McDaniel, who recorded 202 consecutive starts.
The streak is expected to continue: #Falcons OT Jake Matthews, dealing with a groin injury and questionable, is expected to play tonight for Atlanta and make his 200th start, sources say. He was full in Friday’s practice.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 11, 2026
Fans react to the latest development
Dec 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons fans in the stands during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
@RapSheet Iron Man Jake
— David (@DavidTruong21) October 11, 2026
@RapSheet He’s catching up to dad!
— Jbeesknees (@johnny_falcons) October 11, 2026
@RapSheet W
— THE GRUB GOD (@CertifiedFatGuy) October 11, 2026
@RapSheet He’s such a dog
— Willis (@CW004_G) October 11, 2026
@RapSheet Impressive durability—Matthews hitting 200 straight starts while dealing with a groin issue shows real toughness. Hope it holds up.
— saydon (@tunsprime) October 11, 2026
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