Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said Hankerson (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons haven't released their final injury report, but it sounds as if Hankerson may be listed as probable. Regardless, he's set to play for the first time since Week 7 and will likely slot right back in as the No. 3 wide receiver. Despite playing fewer snaps, Hankerson was getting more targets than No. 2 wideout Roddy White prior to the injury.

Hankerson (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unable to practice since aggravating his hamstring in Week 7, Hankerson's presence in drills out of the Falcons' bye week is an encouraging sign for his game-day prospects. Still, owners will have to keep an eye on his progress this week to learn whether a return to the field is in the offing.

Hankerson (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankerson's hamstring injury prevented him from practicing for two weeks heading into the Falcons' recent bye week. Coming off that rest period, Hankerson has returned to the fold as Atlanta reconvenes this week, making his status worthwhile to monitor ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

Hankerson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Though unable to practice for a second straight week, Hankerson may not miss any more time beyond Sunday, as the Falcons have a bye in Week 10. Just as he did last week, Justin Hardy will replace Hankerson in three-wide sets.

Hankerson (hamstring) did not take part in Friday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankerson did not practice at all this week, so it's looking likely he will miss his second straight game. The Falcons will provide an official update on Hankerson's Week 9 availability at some point following Friday's practice.

Hankerson (hamstring) will be a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

With another absence in drills this week, Hankerson has just one opportunity to prove his health in advance of Sunday's contest at San Francisco. While the final injury report of the week could raise the hope that a return is near, the Falcons may have to trust in greenhorn receivers Justin Hardy and Nick Williams (hamstring), if the latter is able to play in Week 9.

Hankerson (hamstring) won't participate in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

While he won't take part in individual or team drills, Hankerson will work with the training staff on the side, as he did in last Friday's practice before he was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. An appearance at practice before week's end would put him on a path to active status Sunday in San Francisco, but that has yet to occur.

Hankerson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

EDGE Analysis

With fellow wideout Nick Williams questionable for Sunday's game, it's plausible that rookie Justin Hardy could make his first fantasy splash of the season in Week 8, while working behind Julio Jones and Roddy White.

Hankerson (hamstring) worked on a side field during Friday's practice, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankerson was unable to take part in any team drills this week, which leaves his status for Week 8 questionable at best. The Falcons will provide an update on Hankerson's status when they release their injury report following Friday's practice.

Hankerson (hamstring) won't take part in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With back-to-back no-shows at practice to start the week, Hankerson would do well to make an appearance Friday to appease the minds of owners. However, if he fails to do so, the Falcons may be forced to wait until game day to make a decision on his Week 8 availability. An absence would conceivably move Nick Williams up the depth chart, but Williams missed Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, placing added importance on checking Friday's injury report to learn if either (or both) wideouts are on pace to be active Sunday against the Buccaneers.