The Falcons will be without backup tailback Darius Jones for about a month with a mid-foot sprain, Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said. Calhoun said Jones might return by mid-November.

“Cody Getz and Anthony LaCoste are two guys that’ll have to get in there and help us a bit, which they can,” Calhoun said.

The good news for the Falcons is tight end Josh Freeman, who suffered a shoulder injury at Notre Dame, has not been ruled out of Thursday’s game against San Diego State.

“It’s a stretch, but it’s possible,” Calhoun said.

The Falcons will monitor defensive end Ben Kopacka, who has a shoulder injury and didn’t play against Notre Dame. Outside linebacker Patrick Hennessey will likely continue to be a role player for the foreseeable future, Calhoun said, as he
continues to be limited with a broken thumb.

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