Falcons P Bradley Pinion (neck spasms) to play Thursday

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Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion is expected to play on Thursday night despite experiencing neck spasms earlier in the day, the team announced.

Pinion does not carry an injury designation on the game report for the Falcons (2-2) as they host the NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1).

Pinion, 30, also shares kickoff duties and serves as the holder for placekicker Younghoe