Patterson missed last week's game with a groin injury and aggravated it in practice this week. He was replaced in the starting lineup last week by Nolan Carroll,Adidas Stan Smith Wholesale.
The Falcons also have a long list of ailments. Three of their players went on injured reserve after being hurt in last week's win over St. Louis 鈥?standout linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, defensive end Kroy Biermann and fullback Bradie Ewing.