Falcons' Daren Bates: Out for Week 11

Bates (groin) won't play in the Falcons' Week 11 contest against the Patriots on Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Bates suffered a groin injury during the Falcons' loss to the Cowboys in Week 11 and was unable to return to the game. The linebacker started the season with the Texans and then joined the Titans before eventually ending up in Atlanta. Expect Foyesade Oluokun to see extended playing time Thursday against the Patriots.