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Report: Fitzgerald expects to play vs. Falcons

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Nov 28, 2014

Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who missed a game for the first time since

Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald updates his status for Sunday's game. (Associated Press)

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2007 last week, told the Arizona Republic that he expects to play against the Falcons at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday at the Georgia Dome.

Fitzgerald didn’t play last week in a 19-3 loss to Seattle because of a sprained left MCL (knee) injury.

"I'm highly likely, but it's not my call, though," Fitzgerald told the Arizona Republic when asked to assess his availability.

Fitzgerald, an eight-time Pro Bowler, has 46 catches for 658 yards and two touchdowns this season.

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