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Monday, October 24, 2005
25 carries for Dunn?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With backup tailback T.J. Duckett likely out with a sprained right ankle, tailback Warrick Dunn could use tonight’s game against the New York Jets to vault himself into limelight of the NFL’s top running backs.
Dunn plays with a chip on his shoulder as it is, and with an opportunity to log an addition 3-to-7 carries due to Duckett’s probable absence against a flimsy run defense in prime time, a big night could be in store.
The Falcons might take a few deep shots in the passing game to keep the Jets honest, but they are going to try and pound New York, especially early, to wear them down, in attempt to break off some longer runs later in the game.
Other than Indianapolis running back Edgerrin James, none of the NFL’s other elite running backs had big games Sunday. Dunn entered the weekend as the fifth leading rusher in the league and could move up the charts. Look for Dunn to get at least 25 carries with at least five runs going to double-digit gains.
