Atlanta Falcons without Steven Jackson for New York Jets game

The Atlanta Falcons have confirmed they will be without running back Steven Jackson for their clash with the New York Jets.

The 30-year-old has missed Mike Smith's side's last two games against the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots with a hamstring injury, both of which ended in defeat for the Falcons.

Jackson missed all of his side's practices this week and as a result was not deemed fit enough to face Rex Ryan's side.

The Falcons are 1-3 going into their week five encounter.