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Sam Baker - T - Atlanta Falcons

Falcons LT Sam Baker (ankle) is on track to return for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Baker has missed Atlanta's last two games. His return is good news for Matt Ryan, who otherwise would've had Will Svitek on his blind side against Osi Umenyiora. When healthy, Baker has been a technician in pass protection.

Roddy White - WR - Atlanta Falcons

Roddy White (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 11, but is fully expected to play against the Giants.

White's been "questionable" for three weeks running, but hasn't missed a game. He'll start against a Giants club that struggles to stop No. 1 wideouts.

Today - 3:25 PM ET
Jerious Norwood - RB - Atlanta Falcons

Jerious Norwood (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 11.

Norwood appears likely to make his first appearance since Week 6, but isn't a fantasy option against the Giants. He will be rusty after getting the last four games off and Jason Snelling figures to handle feature back duties.

Michael Turner - RB - Atlanta Falcons

Michael Turner (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 11 after missing his third straight practice Friday.

Even listing Turner as "doubtful" is generous; coach Mike Smith admits that he has no timetable for return. Turner is in danger of missing several weeks with a high ankle sprain. Jerious Norwood (hip) practiced Friday and is listed as questionable, but is unlikely to be a major threat to Jason Snelling's carries after sitting out for the last month. Snelling will start at the Giants.

Nov. 19, 2009 - 5:45 PM ET
Roddy White - WR - Atlanta Falcons

Roddy White (knee) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

White has missed practice time the past two weeks, but the knee soreness hasn't affected him in game action. We have him ranked as the No. 6 fantasy WR this week in a matchup with the Giants.

Michael Turner - RB - Atlanta Falcons

Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) missed practice Thursday as expected, and coach Mike Smith said there's no timetable for the running back's return.

Turner almost certainly will sit out this week. The Falcons play the Bucs in Week 12 and Turner could be rested that week as well. We're considering Turner "week to week" for now, with Jason Snelling as the starter and Jerious Norwood (questionable, hip) his backup.

Jerious Norwood - RB - Atlanta Falcons

Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

This is Norwood's first practice since injuring his hip on Oct. 18. Even if he's active against the Giants Sunday, it's hard to see him having a major role. We're expecting Jason Snelling to start and get the majority of work. Aaron Stecker would be the No. 3 back.

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