White-out could help erase Falcons’ running game

By Adam Sweeney  |   Thursday, October 09, 2008  |  Comments( 2 )

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Commentary: Running back Michael Turner is going to have his hands full as it is with a hungry Chicago defense. Now he will get more attention than Brad and Angelina in tabloids after number one wide receiver Roddy White is questionable with a head injury. White was pulled from practice Wednesday after suffering an injury in the team's indoor practice facility.

When White was told he was on a collision course with Chicago he probably assumed any contact would take place on Sunday. Turner now looks to be the one getting the majority of physical abuse against the Bears defense. Turner may lead the league with 543 yards rushing so far but yards may be hard to come by with no legit receivers to take the pressure off him. White is QB Matt Ryan's favorite target so you know Matty Ice will be checking up on Roddy, maybe even offering him some Tylenol and an icepack. Still, against such an aggressive defense it may be best to let White get his bearings with a week off.

Fan Pulse: Bears LB Lance Briggs called Turner a modern day Jim Brown. Fans think that's a bit much. http://life.atlantafalcons.com/index.php?showtopic=3806600

Fantasy Football Commentary: White's head injury, should be not start, would put an stall to a very impressive season so far. White ranks third in overall receiving yards in the NFL. He probably shouldn't be expected to light up the Bears anyway, but he is emerging as a solid WR1 option.

Injury Watch: TE Justin Peelle, who caught a touchdown last week versus Green Bay, was a limited participant in Thursday's practice with a knee injury.
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Adam Sweeney spent 4 years as an opinions and arts & entertainment columnist with the Lone Star Lutheran, also working with Sports Illustrated.com. Along with his work on Realfootball 365 he currently is a contributor for Film School Rejects, SLAM Online, Talkhoops.net, and C-Heads ...
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