Turner sits out another practice for Falcons

Dec 3, 9:34 pm EST

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP)—Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner(notes) sat out another practice because of a high ankle sprain, raising more doubts that he’ll be ready for Sunday’s crucial game against Philadelphia.

Turner missed a game after initially spraining his right ankle at Carolina on Nov. 15. He re-injured the ankle in last week’s victory over Tampa Bay.

Also missing practice Thursday were two other offensive starters, guard Harvey Dahl(notes) (ankle) and receiver Michael Jenkins(notes) (ankle). The Falcons have already ruled out quarterback Matt Ryan(notes) with an injured big right toe.

Updated Dec 3, 9:34 pm EST
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  1. PeTeeTong
    86. Posted by PeTeeTong Fri Dec 4 12:27pm EST

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    IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO STARTS! they will be shut down. the eagles will out gain the falcons by double. if anyone needs fantasy advice about the falcons...you better bench them all this week
  2. <i>saints70269</i>
    85. Posted by saints70269 Fri Dec 4 12:17pm EST

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    #73 Forsett was limited on the ground last week?? 130 and 2 tds is limited?What do you want from him 300+ yards with 4 tds?He isn't a qb
  3. Grimmis
    84. Posted by Grimmis Fri Dec 4 9:54am EST

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    @82

    hes injured if you are injured you don't practice...dumb@ss
  4. Philly fanDoc
    83. Posted by Philly fanDoc Fri Dec 4 8:29am EST

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    Don't be stupid. Sit him. There will be another game down the schedule he can play. We're not starting D-jack due to his head booboo.

    Set the 2nd stringers have a day.
  5. clever1
    82. Posted by clever1 Thu Dec 3 11:19pm EST

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    Turner should learn from Iverson's mistake about......"PRACTICE".
    Allen said, "HOW THE HELL AM I GOING TO MAKE MY TEAM MATES BETTER IF I PRACTICE?"
  6. I HATE SPAM!
    81. Posted by I HATE SPAM! Thu Dec 3 11:09pm EST

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  7. Aida
    80. Posted by Aida Thu Dec 3 8:24am EST

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    Sewn On Jersey Store

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  8. Tony
    78. Posted by Tony Thu Dec 3 2:11am EST

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    Carson Palmer or Brett Favre
  9. Thomas
    77. Posted by Thomas Thu Dec 3 12:43am EST

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    if you had a choice this week of Chester Taylor(MIN) or Chris Brown(HOU) as one of your starting RB's...who would yall take?
  10. druce26
    76. Posted by druce26 Wed Dec 2 9:28pm EST

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    The Eagles haven't allowed a 100 yard rusher in 18 games, so I wouldn't start any of them.
  11. Steve
    75. Posted by Steve Wed Dec 2 8:53pm EST

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    I live in the Seattle area. Word is that Julius Lones will be ready to play, however, Forsett will get the start. Coming off of a 130 yard / 2 TD performance... he ain't backin' up no one this week.

    Snelling will back up Norwood if Turner is out, and from the looks of it, he will be.
  12. Pisco
    74. Posted by Pisco Sun Nov 29 12:07pm EST

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    I am going with Snelling. When it becomes a blow out he will get the bulk of the carries anyhow.
  13. Craig
    73. Posted by Craig Sun Nov 29 12:01pm EST

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    I've got a choice between Justin Forsett and Jason Snelling. Both could start and both could play back up. I'm thinking that Snelling would be the best bet even in a back-up role as Forsett was limited on the ground last week. Any thoughts?
  14. don
    72. Posted by don Sun Nov 29 11:49am EST

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    aks i like the barry comment. he was the best and most people will not argue the fact.
  15. <i>chino72770</i>
    71. Posted by chino72770 Sun Nov 29 11:30am EST

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    I know turner is probably going to start but i just need to know how long hell last, im thinking snelling will probably be the workhorse. But i need to make a tough decision!!!!!
  16. True Football Fan
    70. Posted by True Football Fan Sun Nov 29 11:22am EST

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    I hope we can do well enough to let Burner rest that ankle at least another week , should be able to if JN will step up and our wide outs will catch the ball
  17. <i>mike.kelton</i>
    69. Posted by mike.kelton Sun Nov 29 11:16am EST

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    If Turner starts can we expect him to play the whole game, or would Snelling be a better option seeing as he'll get more carries late in the game? I have both players and nothing but a big dilema on my hands....
  18. wolfie
    68. Posted by wolfie Sun Nov 29 11:12am EST

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    Start Turner
  19. Chris Weis
    67. Posted by Chris Weis Sun Nov 29 9:47am EST

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    Who should I start Snelling or Turner this week!!!! Help!!!!!
  20. King Jay-I
    66. Posted by King Jay-I Sun Nov 29 9:42am EST

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    Randy def meant Stewart, because he could be a starter on most rosters. He definitely isnt on the Falcons though. He got called out for it and tried making up an excuse saying he meant Snelling, who would be backup in almost every organization.
  21. Eirik
    65. Posted by Eirik Sun Nov 29 3:14am EST

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    Youre soul... is mine!!!
  22. AR
    64. Posted by AR Sat Nov 28 8:44pm EST

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    randy

    J Stewart plays for the panthers, I think youy mean Jerious Norwood?
  23. <i>randysteelerfan</i>
    63. Posted by randysteelerfan Sat Nov 28 8:15pm EST

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    Sorry I meant snelling. Think J stewart is still hurt
  24. <i>randysteelerfan</i>
    62. Posted by randysteelerfan Sat Nov 28 8:12pm EST

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    Turner will get playing time but snelling will get majority of the touches. He is doing just fine and no need to risk a set back with turner the way snelling has performed. DW will be back next week to carry the load. Then J stewart will join the tandum the following week
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