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DEL.ICIO.US25 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.
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By Mike G
October 24, 2005 04:33 PM | Link to this
Yes, Warrick should get 25 carries, if he does he will wind up with 150 yards+. If Warrick would get the carries that Edgrin, Shaun, and Duece get every year he would be right there with them.
By Rutuger
October 24, 2005 04:40 PM | Link to this
Warrick is the most underrated back in the NFL. He has carried this team through several stretches in the past few years, and he’s going to have a monster game on national television tonight. We need to be sure to get Griffith involved a little as well to give Dunn a breather every now and again—and hell, also because Justin can run as well as any fullback in the league. I can’t wait to get down there. Section 348, get ready to have some bleeding eardrums at work tomorrow morning!!!
By DIRRTYBIRD
October 24, 2005 07:07 PM | Link to this
How about a little Justin Griffith action? I think the Falcons are really under using this guys talent. Not only is he a great blocker, he can run and catch. Dunn is still the man though. Go Falcons!!!!
By caracara man
October 25, 2005 02:38 PM | Link to this
very astute prediction, steve. he was sensational last night.
By VABird
October 25, 2005 02:52 PM | Link to this
Dunn is Awesome. Imagine how good he would be with a passing attack to loosen up the D some. How about putting Vick at wideout and Shaub @ QB. Vick looked lost last night against a bad team.
By larry w.
October 25, 2005 05:45 PM | Link to this
Yes VABird, I agree with you one hundred percent. Lets put the winningest quarterback in franchise history at wideout. Makes sense to me! (DRIPPING WITH SARCASM!!!)
By dirrtybird
October 26, 2005 01:04 AM | Link to this
Hey VABird. Great idea. Did you think of that all on your own? You and about 10 other idiots want to put the 0-3 Schaub in to replace the 66% winning Vick at QB, just so that you can say you passed for 300 yards a game. Stick with Fantasy Football, that’s where the stats matter. A real man’s football game is decided by who scores the most points.