Inner Circle
Week 11 of the 2009 Regular Season
| Thu 11/19 | |
|---|---|
| Dolphins | 24 |
| Panthers | 17 |
| Final | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Saints | - |
| Buccaneers | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Falcons | - |
| Giants | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Seahawks | - |
| Vikings | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Steelers | - |
| Chiefs | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Bills | - |
| Jaguars | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| 49ers | - |
| Packers | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Browns | - |
| Lions | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Redskins | - |
| Cowboys | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Colts | - |
| Ravens | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Cardinals | - |
| Rams | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Bengals | - |
| Raiders | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Jets | - |
| Patriots | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Chargers | - |
| Broncos | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Eagles | - |
| Bears | - |
| 8:20 p.m. ET | |
| Mon 11/23 | |
|---|---|
| Titans | - |
| Texans | - |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | |
Atlanta Falcons (5-4-0)
Ryan’s struggles, Turner’s injury threaten to derail Falcons
There are few situations that are more difficult for a team to overcome than to have one of its greatest strengths turned into a weakness in a crucial stretch of the season, but that is exactly what the Falcons are ...
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PLAYER NEWS
Ryan, Matt (QB)
Ryan was 22 of 41 for 224 yards and one touchdown Sunday in a 28-19 loss to Carolina. He has eight INTs in his last four games.
The Falcons believe Ryan will bounce back against the struggling Giants - losers of four straight - next Sunday. "I don't think there's anything technically wrong with him," receiver Michael Jenkins said of Ryan. "We've just got to limit turnovers and execute better." Fantasy owners should beware, however.
The Falcons believe Ryan will bounce back against the struggling Giants - losers of four straight - next Sunday. "I don't think there's anything technically wrong with him," receiver Michael Jenkins said of Ryan. "We've just got to limit turnovers and execute better." Fantasy owners should beware, however.
White, Roddy (WR)
White had seven catches for 98 yards Sunday in a 28-19 loss at Carolina.
White failed to find the end zone for the second straight week due to Matt Ryan's struggles.
White failed to find the end zone for the second straight week due to Matt Ryan's struggles.
Turner, Michael (RB)
Turner had nine carries for 111 yards before leaving with a sprained right ankle in the Falcons' 28-19 loss to Carolina on Sunday.
It is unclear whether Turner will play next Sunday against the Giants. Jason Snelling could replace him.
It is unclear whether Turner will play next Sunday against the Giants. Jason Snelling could replace him.
Turner, Michael (RB)
Turner's hot start was derailed Sunday when he left in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle in the Falcons' 28-19 loss to Carolina.
Coach Mike Smith said Turner will undergo tests Monday to determine if he'll be out an extended period. "I think we'll have a lot better idea when we get him back to Atlanta," Smith said.
Coach Mike Smith said Turner will undergo tests Monday to determine if he'll be out an extended period. "I think we'll have a lot better idea when we get him back to Atlanta," Smith said.
White, Roddy (WR)
White is listed as questionable for Sunday's game with Carolina because of an injured knee and was limited in all three practices this week.
White leads the Falcons with 40 receptions for 570 yards and six touchdowns this season.
White leads the Falcons with 40 receptions for 570 yards and six touchdowns this season.
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STANDINGS
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.556 |
| Carolina | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0.400 |
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.111 |
SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | @ New Orleans | 11/02/09 @ 8:30 p.m. | L 27-35 |
| 9 | Washington | 11/08/09 @ 1 p.m. | W 31-17 |
| 10 | @ Carolina | 11/15/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 19-28 |
| 11 | @ N.Y. Giants | 11/22/09 @ 1 p.m. | Game Preview |
| 12 | Tampa Bay | 11/29/09 @ 1 p.m. | Game Preview |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Ryan, Matt |
| Rushing | Turner, Michael |
| Receiving | White, Roddy |
| Defense | Lofton, Curtis |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | White, Roddy | WR | knee | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Thu | Turner, Michael | RB | ankle | Did Not Participate in Practice |
| Thu | Norwood, Jerious | RB | hip | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Thu | Finneran, Brian | WR | knee | Did Not Participate in Practice |
| Thu | Coleman, Erik | S | knee | Limited Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biermann, Kroy | 11/15/09 | neck | questionable |
| Finneran, Brian | 11/15/09 | knee | questionable |
| Lofton, Curtis | 11/15/09 | knee, ankle | Probable |
| Norwood, Jerious | 11/15/09 | hip | questionable |
| Johnson, Thomas | 11/15/09 | calf | questionable |
| Snelling, Jason | 11/15/09 | hamstring | questionable |
| Baker, Sam | 11/15/09 | ankle | questionable |
| White, Roddy | 11/15/09 | knee | questionable |
| Turner, Michael | 11/15/09 | right ankle | Day-to-Day |
| Jenkins, Michael | 11/14/09 | undisclosed illness | Day-to-Day |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bergeron, Troy | 11/18/09 | practice squad addition |
| Stecker, Aaron | 11/16/09 | signed |
| Bergeron, Troy | 11/16/09 | cut |
| Stecker, Aaron | 11/14/09 | cut |
| Bergeron, Troy | 11/14/09 | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Brown, Thomas | 11/10/09 | From Falcons to Browns practice squad addition |
| Schneck, Mike | 11/05/09 | Placed on IR - ribs |
| Pittman, Bryan | 11/05/09 | From Seahawks to Falcons signed |
| Fudge, Jamaal | 11/04/09 | Placed on IR - undisclosed |
| Peprah, Charlie | 11/04/09 | From Packers to Falcons signed |
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