Atlanta Falcons
Peria Jerry - #94 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 295 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/23/1984 |
| Birthplace | Batesville, MS |
| College | Mississippi |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 24th pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 0 |
Week Eight primer: Falcons-Eagles a game in contrasts
Here are the top 15 story lines for Week Eight as we approach the midpoint of the season.
NFC South Spin cycle: Panthers are in disarray
The Saints beat the Bucs, and the Panthers are still a mess, as most of the NFC South came up short with the Falcons on bye.
Run defense under Falcons' microscope during bye
The Falcons anticipated there would be a drop-off vs. the run, but it's an area the team is focused on improving.
Falcons' Turner wrestles with signs of decline
Michael Turner expressed his frustration with the team’s running game after he rushed only 11 times in Atlanta’s win over the Raiders.
NFC South Spin cycle: Freeman roller coaster continues
With the Panthers and Saints on bye, the NFC South went 2-0 vs. the AFC West on Sunday.
Bryant's game-winner keeps Falcons undefeated
Roddy White caught a TD pass and Matt Bryant kicked his second game-winning field goal in three weeks as the Falcons remained unbeaten.
Power rankings: Watt keeps Texans in top spot
J.J. Watt had another big game as the Texans avoided an upset in Week Five to remain 5-0 and No. 1 in PFW's Power Rankings.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Five
The Falcons are 5-0 for the first time in franchise history, and the Saints finally have a victory, but the Panthers continued their downward spiral.
Falcons still unbeaten after win over 'Skins
Michael Turner ran 13 yards for the go-ahead score with 2:46 to play in a 24-17 win over the Redskins.
Knowledge, experience paying off for Falcons QB Ryan
Theories explaining Falcons QB Matt Ryan’s outstanding start to the season are in abundance, and don't overlook the role intangibles have played.
Key matchup: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III vs. Falcons defense
The Falcons' defense will have its hands full with another dual-threat quarterback after struggling against Cam Newton in Week Four.
Power rankings: Cardinals fly up the ranks
The undefeated Cardinals moved up in this week's edition of the PFW Power Rankings, but they still sit behind fellow undefeateds the Texans and Falcons.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Four
For the second week in a row, the Falcons are the only NFC South team celebrating a victory on Monday.
Bryant field goal lifts Falcons past Panthers
Matt Ryan threw three touchdown passes and Matt Bryant added three field goals as the Falcons rallied past the Panthers, 30-28.
McClure says Falcons need to make defenses respect run
The Falcons are in a somewhat unfamiliar position with their running game ranked 25th in the league heading into Week Four.
PLAYER NEWS
Jerry was active for Atlanta against Carolina on Sunday.|||||||
He missed last week's game against New Orleans because of a quadriceps injury.
Jerry sustained a season-ending knee injury in a victory over the Carolina Panthers.|||||||
The rookie defensive tackle tore up his left knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 28-20 victory, which improved the Falcons to 2-0 for only the seventh time in the team's 44-year history. He was placed on injured reserve Monday. "It's very unfortunate for Peria,'' coach Mike Smith said. "It's a very, very violent game on the offensive and defensive lines. We're going to miss him, but we've go to move forward.''
Jerry, the Atlanta Falcons' No. 1 draft pick, went down with an injury in the fourth quarter of a 28-20 win over the Carolina Panthers.|||||||
Jerry was hurt Sunday while Jake Delhomme was completing a 10-yard pass to Steve Smith with about 9 1/2 minutes remaining. The 294-pound rookie was treated on the field for several minutes and had to be helped to the sideline, appearing to favor his left knee. A cart whisked him to the training room. Falcons coach Mike Smith was vague about the injury after the game. He said details would be revealed when the team puts out its injury report on Wednesday.
