Falcons vs. Bears injury report: C.J. Henderson not practicing

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 24: C.J. Henderson #26 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass intended for Matthew Golden #0 of the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Greetings, Falcoholics! Anonymous new week is underway as the Atlanta Falcons prepare to host the Chicago Bears. The Falcons have been pretty banged up lately, so let's take a look at where they currently are at.

Let's take a look!

Falcons injury report

Full

LT Jake Matthews (groin)

LB Divine Deablo (hamstring)

QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs)

Limited

LB Kendal Daniels (Achilles)

DE Za'Darius Smith (neck)

DE Cam Thomas (groin)

Did Not Practice

CB CJ Henderson (groin)

RT Jawaan Taylor (rest)

Bears injury report

Full

DB Kyler Gordon (calf)

QB Caleb Williams (hamstring)

Limited

DB Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hip)

Did Not Practice

LB TJ Edwards (hamstring)

LB Keyshawn Elliott (quadricep)

DL Grady Jarrett (rest)

RB Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe)

DL Dayo Odeyingbo (quadricep)

OL Joe Thuney (rest)

Looking at the Falcons first, we have some very good news as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. practiced fully on Thursday, and should be out there on Sunday afternoon. Penix was forced to leave the recent loss due to a rib injury right before overtime. The Falcons have a weakness at corner thanks to recent injuries, and CJ Henderson remains sidelined with a groin injury. Hopefully, Henderson is able to make a surprise turnaround in Friday's practice.

Additionally, edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is practicing, although on a limited basis. Smith sustained a neck injury and concussion against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. Veteran tackle Jake Matthews continues to practice as he recovers from a groin injury.

The Bears have a pretty lengthily injury report of their own. The most notable bit of news seems to be that quarterback Caleb Williams is practicing fully as he recovers from a hamstring injury. I'd expect him to be able to suit up against the Falcons this weekend.