Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White may be forced to miss his side's next match due to a hamstring injury.

White pulled his left hamstring during Monday night's 30-28 loss to the New York Jets and is also suffering from a sprained right ankle.

The Falcons have a bye this week but could still be without the four-time Pro Bowler when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 20.

The injuries could rule White out for even longer than that, according to ESPN, adding to the Falcons' already substantial injury woes.

The NFC South side are currently without Kroy Biermann, Bradie Ewing and Sean Wetherspoon, while Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones could be ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.

White has recorded just 14 catches for 129 yards and no touchdowns in his side's opening five matches, which have seen the Falcons win just once.

Written by
Barney Corkhill