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Falcons | Peria Jerry, Jason Snelling released Fri Feb 13, 05:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons DT Peria Jerry was released from the Reserve/Left Squad list Friday, Feb. 13, while RB Jason Snelling was released from the Reserve/Retired list.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling retiring Tue Mar 4, 06:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling announced Tuesday, March 4, that he will retire from the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Snelling had a few moments of fantasy relevance in relief of Michael Turner and made a good name for running back/fullback tweeners who usually fall through the cracks. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling returning kicks Mon Dec 23, 11:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling has taken over as the team's kick returner in the fourth quarter of the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Dec. 23, with RB Jacquizz Rodgers (concussion) out for the game.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling rejoins team Mon Nov 18, 02:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling has returned to the team after taking a leave of absence last week.
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Falcons | Week 11 Inactives Sun Nov 17, 11:39 AM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared WR Brian Robiskie, OG Harland Gunn, RB Jason Snelling, FS Kemal Ishmael, DL Malliciah Goodman, LB Omar Gaither, OT Sean Locklear inactive for Week 11.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling to miss Week 11 Sat Nov 16, 07:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said RB Jason Snelling will not play in the team's Week 11 game but is expected to rejoin the team Monday, Nov. 18.
| Footballguys view: No word on whether or not there will be discipline from the Falcons or the league here. Snelling is taking some personal time off after being arrested for possession of marijuana earlier this week. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling arrested Fri Nov 15, 08:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons FB Jason Snelling was arrested Friday, Nov. 15, and charged with possession of marijuana and various traffic charges after a traffic stop. He was pulled over at approximately 3:35 a.m. ET, as Snelling's vehicle was observed unable to stay in its lane by a police officer. Snelling also had no valid insurance and the registration was expired, as well.
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Falcons | Thursday practice report for Week 11 Thu Nov 14, 06:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Malliciah Goodman (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 14. RB Jason Snelling (knee), DT Peria Jerry (toe) and DT Corey Peters (knee) were limited during practice. LB Sean Weatherspoon (foot) fully participated in practice.
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Falcons | Wednesday practice report for Week 11 Wed Nov 13, 04:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (knee), DE Malliciah Goodman (calf) and DT Corey Peters (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. DT Peria Jerry (toe) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (foot) were limited during practice.
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Falcons | Injury report for Week 9 Fri Nov 1, 02:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Akeem Dent (ankle), C Joe Hawley (elbow), DT Peria Jerry (toe), OG Garrett Reynolds (knee), and RB Jason Snelling (ankle) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 1, and are probable. OT Sam Baker (knee), S William Moore (hip) and DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) all were limited in practice and are questionable. LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) did not practice and has been ruled out.
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Falcons | Thursday practice report for Week 9 Thu Oct 31, 06:01 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 31. OT Sam Baker (knee), C Joe Hawley (elbow), DT Peria Jerry (toe), S William Moore (hip), RB Jason Snelling (ankle) and DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) were limited. LB Akeem Dent (ankle) and OG Garrett Reynolds (knee) practiced in full.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling to practice Thu Oct 31, 11:50 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (ankle) will practice Thursday, Oct. 31.
| Footballguys view: Snelling won't have too much of a role as long as Jacquizz Rodgers and Steven Jackson are healthy. |
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Falcons | Wednesday practice report Wed Oct 30, 04:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (ankle), WR Roddy White (ankle, hamstring) and LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 30. C Joe Hawley (elbow), OG Garrett Reynolds (knee), OT Sam Baker (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee), DT Peria Jerry (toe), LB Akeem Dent (ankle) and SS William Moore (hip) were limited during practice.
| Footballguys view: White is the player everyone is waiting on here. There's no update on his health status, and he's a risky play even when he first comes back. Don't feel confident starting White (even as a desperation play) until we see him practice in back-to-back days as a full participant. |
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Falcons | Week 8 Inactives Sun Oct 27, 03:03 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared WR Brian Robiskie, OG Harland Gunn, RB Jason Snelling, WR Roddy White, OT Sam Baker, LB Stephen Nicholas, DL Travian Robertson inactive for Week 8.
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Falcons | Two ruled out Fri Oct 25, 02:01 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) and RB Jason Snelling (ankle) both did not practice and have been ruled out for the team's Week 8 game.
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Falcons | Two sitting Fri Oct 25, 11:48 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (hamstring, ankle) and RB Jason Snelling (ankle) are not practicing Friday, Oct. 25.
| Footballguys view: White is almost certainly out for yet another week. Harry Douglas will have a tougher test this week against the Cardinals, but he's still worth a WR3/Flex level play. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling misses practice Thu Oct 24, 06:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 24.
| Footballguys view: Not a tremendous fantasy factor this year, Snelling will only get pushed further down the depth chart if Steven Jackson is back. |
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Falcons | Two miss practice Wed Oct 23, 05:54 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) and RB Jason Snelling (ankle) both did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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Falcons | Steven Jackson practices Wed Oct 23, 02:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 23, but he'll need to make it through practice this week without a setback in order to start in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. RBs Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling have combined for 319 yards on 93 carries with Jackson out.
| Footballguys view: Jackson had a setback last week and that's why he didn't return to the field in Week 7. If he does play the Falcons could ease him back into the lineup, splitting the workload with Jacquizz Rodgers. |
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Falcons | Steven Jackson to miss Week 7 Fri Oct 18, 03:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 7.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling probable Fri Oct 18, 03:47 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 18, and is listed as probable for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Snelling is just a desperation play against a Tampa defense that has not allowed a rushing touchdown this year. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling practices Thu Oct 17, 06:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 17.
| Footballguys view: Snelling should settle back into a reserve role behind Jacquizz Rodgers. |
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Falcons | Steven Jackson misses practice Thu Oct 17, 06:03 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 17.
| Footballguys view: Jackson remains unlikely to play in Week 7, which means we'll see more from Jacquizz Rodgers as the starter and lead back for Atlanta. We like Rodgers as a low end RB2 or flex play with upside against the Buccaneers this week. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling fully practices Wed Oct 16, 04:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 16.
| Footballguys view: Steven Jackson is unlikely to play in Week 7. This means Jacquizz Rodgers should be the lead back with Snelling backing him up against the Buccaneers. |
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Falcons | Steven Jackson unlikely this week Wed Oct 16, 08:44 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (hamstring) is unlikely to return to action in Week 7.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons were hopeful that Jackson could return by Week 7. That is not the case as he needs more time to heal. This means we'll see more from Jacquizz Rodgers as the lead back. Jason Snelling (concussion) should be able to play as a reserve back behind Rodgers. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling practicing Tue Oct 15, 10:31 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) is practicing Tuesday, Oct. 15.
| Footballguys view: Snelling could be back to the field this week, but we may see the return of Steven Jackson. If Jackson is back then Snelling is third in the pecking order behind both Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling expected to return Mon Oct 14, 05:11 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) is expected to play Week 7.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling dealing with concussion Wed Oct 9, 02:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said RB Jason Snelling (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion Week 5.
| Footballguys view: With Steven Jackson back in Week 7 we'll see Snelling's role drastically reduced. Jacquizz Rodgers may maintain a bit of his fantasy value with Jackson back as he was producing while Jackson was out. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling tested for concussion Mon Oct 7, 11:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) was taken back to the locker room in the fourth quarter of the Week 5 game against the New York Jets Monday, Oct. 7, to get tested for a possible concussion.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling goes to locker room Mon Oct 7, 10:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (undisclosed) left the Week 5 game against the New York Jets Monday, Oct. 7, in the fourth quarter due to an undisclosed injury. He was taken to the locker room.
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Falcons | Steven Jackson to miss Week 5 Sat Oct 5, 12:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. The Falcons have a bye in Week 6 and we should see Jackson back in the lineup for Week 7. This week we'll continue to see touches in the backfield split between Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling. |
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Falcons | Steven Jackson misses practice Thu Oct 3, 05:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 3. Jackson observed practice in shorts and hasn't practiced since injuring his hamstring in Week 2. However, head coach Mike Smith is optimistic about Jackson, but he won't return to action until he's 100 percent healthy. 'We're not going to rule him out at this point in time,' Smith said. 'He's working hard to get back. And we'll have to see how the rest of the week plays out.'
| Footballguys view: Jackson is unlikely to play in Week 5, but is getting a bit closer to returning. We'll see more from Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling this week. Rodgers is a decent flex play in Week 5, and Snelling is more of a "what the heck" flex. |
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Falcons | Depth chart notes Fri Sep 20, 12:58 PM
Atlanta Falcons FB Patrick DiMarco has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster, where he assumes the role as the No. 1 fullback over RB Jason Snelling. LB Joplu Bartu and DE Jonathan Massaquoi will fill in for LB Sean Weatherspoon (foot) and DE Kroy Biermann (Achilles'), respectively. LB Jamar Chaney is the No. 2 strongside linebacker behind LB Stephen Nicholas, and LB Omar Gaither is the backup at weakside linebacker behind Bartu. LB Paul Worrilow is the backup to LB Akeem Dent at middle linebacker.
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Falcons | Likely to split RB duties Tue Sep 17, 01:30 PM
The Atlanta Falcons are likely to split the running back duties between RBs Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling if RB Steven Jackson (thigh) doesn't play in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. Rodgers and Snelling ran for a combined 36 yards when Jackson left in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers failed to impress with an expanded role and may continue to disappoint this week. Snelling is the player to watch here because of his versatility. He can be used effectively as a runner, goal line back, and receiver out of the backfield. |
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Falcons | Steven Jackson uncertain for Week 3 Tue Sep 17, 08:53 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (thigh) is uncertain for Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Jackson could be out a few weeks with this thigh injury. The Falcons are going to use more Jason Snelling and Jacquizz Rodgers while Jackson is out. |
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Falcons | Jason Snelling to see dual role Mon Sep 16, 03:46 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling will see more time in a dual role of fullback and running back after the team lost FB Bradie Ewing (shoulder) for the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Snelling may see more carries is Steven Jackson is banged up. Reserve RB Jacquizz Rodgers has not looked good when he's received more carries. Snelling can run, catch, and block effectively. He's worth a pick up in deep leagues. |
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Falcons | Steven Jackson hasn't returned Sun Sep 15, 03:45 PM
Updating an earlier report, Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson (thigh) hasn't returned to the game.
| Footballguys view: Jacquizz Rodgers has done nothing in his absence. Jason Snelling has a touchdown, but he is just a marginal pickup. It looks like the Falcons will just become an even more pass-heavy team if Jackson misses time. |
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Falcons | Jacquizz Rodgers unsure about role Sun Jun 23, 09:08 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jacquizz Rodgers is uncertain how the carries will be split following the offseason addition of RB Steven Jackson. Last season, free-agent RB Michael Turner (Falcons) handled 66.4 percent of the carries by the team's RBs (222 of 334 carries). Rodgers had 28.4 percent (94 carries), with RB Jason Snelling handling 5.2 percent (18 carries).
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners are unsure of his role as well. Jackson is the lead back and can be used effectively as a receiver out of the backfield. His current ADP is RB12 and he's coming off the board at 2.02 in 12 team PPR leagues. Rodgers has a current ADP of RB49 and is considered a mid tenth-round pick. |
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Falcons | RB snap breakdown Mon Dec 10, 10:47 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jacquizz Rodgers was on the field for 30 offensive snaps, which was 46 percent of the offensive snaps. RB Michael Turner took 20 snaps, and RB Jason Snelling had 15 snaps.
| Footballguys view: We've been talking about this change for some time now. Rodgers fits the Dirk Koetter system better than Turner does. The Falcons will still use Turner near the goalline but fantasy owners need to recognize he's more of a flex play now with this reduction in touches. |
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Falcons | Taking committee approach at RB Wed Nov 28, 07:35 PM
The Atlanta Falcons prefer a committee approach at running back these days between RBs Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers. 'We feel like Jacquizz is a very viable option to carry the football and has done a nice job for us,' head coach Mike Smith said. 'It has become more of the vogue thing to do, to have a 'running back by committee.'' RB Jason Snelling also had three catches for 33 yards in the team's Week 12 victory. Turner is receiving fewer chances to run the ball as the team spreads out the touches. He has had only 62.7 percent of the team's carries this year, by far his lowest total in each of his previous three years. Turner is only averaging 3.5 yards per carry, too, which is on pace for the worst mark of his career.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to take note here. Rodgers is a better fit for the Dirk Koetter offense and is a better receiving option than Turner. The two will continue to split time for the rest of the year. |
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Falcons | Five probable for Week 10 Fri Nov 9, 03:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham (elbow), CB Asante Samuel (hip), RB Jason Snelling (illness), WR Harry Douglas (ankle) and T Sam Baker (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 9, and are probable for the team's Week 10 game.
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Falcons | Four fully practice Thu Nov 8, 04:17 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham (elbow), CB Asante Samuel (hip), RB Jason Snelling (illness) and T Sam Baker (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
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Falcons | Four miss practice Wed Nov 7, 04:59 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), S Charles Mitchell (calf), RB Jason Snelling (illness) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
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Falcons | Two probable for Week 1 Fri Sep 7, 04:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Christopher Owens (hamstring) and RB Jason Snelling (calf) both fully participated in practice and are probable to play in Week 1.
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Falcons | Two limited Thu Sep 6, 06:37 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Christopher Owens (hamstring) and RB Jason Snelling (calf) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 6.
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Falcons | Two limited during practice Wed Sep 5, 04:20 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (calf) and CB Christopher Owens (hamstring) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 5. Both are expected to play Week 1.
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Falcons | Jason Snelling, Jacquizz Rodgers battling for touches Wed Sep 5, 12:05 AM
The Atlanta Falcons released their initial regular season depth chart Tuesday, Sept. 4, and RBs Jason Snelling and Jacquizz Rodgers are listed second and third behind starting RB Michael Turner. RB Antone Smith is listed fourth on the depth chart.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons are phasing Turner out of the offense. He's lost a step he can't afford to lose and is no longer the same player he used to be. We like Rodgers as a breakout player in 2012. |
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Falcons | Trying to work several tailbacks in Mon Jul 2, 10:17 PM
Atlanta Falcons running backs coach Gerald Brown indicated Monday, July 2, that the team is trying to work RBs Jason Snelling, Jacquizz Rodgers, Antone Smith, Dimitri Nance and Robbie Frey into the mix during training camp and the preseason. The team feels particularly good about Snelling and Rodgers, who are expected to spell RB Michael Turner more this season.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers is an elusive change of pace back who could fill a Darren Sproles-like role for the Falcons this year. Snelling is the bruising 'tweener who can play Running Back or Fullback. We like Rodgers as a sneaky pick you can add in the 11th or 12th round of your fantasy draft. |
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Falcons | RB committee this season? Thu Jun 21, 01:45 AM
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has said running the ball will remain a priority in offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter's system, but it will be on a more by-committee basis. That means RBs Michael Turner, Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling are all likely to figure in for carries.
| Footballguys view: Koetter likes to spread things out on the field, and the RB corps will not be immune to the changes. Those proclaiming Rodgers as a super fantasy sleeper have to pump the brakes a bit. We're hearing the team will still favor Turner, and the touches could be split around 70/30. |
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Falcons | Turner still the lead RB Tue Jun 19, 07:46 PM
D. Orlando Ledbetter, from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, in an interview on 102.3 ESPN Denver with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom said Michael Turner is still going to be the lead RB for the Falcons. Ledbetter believes the team could split the touches 70/30 in favor of Turner.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers has been getting a lot of buzz this offseason as a fantasy sleeper but this news could slow that hype train down some. Jason Snelling is also in the mix here, and he's the main competition for Rodgers in training camp. Turner won't be a top 10 fantasy RB this year, but perhaps his production won't fall off the cliff like some people think. |
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