Pregame Notes and Inactives
For the second-straight week the Falcons will be be without their No. 2 and 3 running backs.
Jerious Norwood (hip) and Jason Snelling (hamstring) were added to the Falcons-Redskins inactive list about an hour before kickoff Sunday. Look for Aaron Stecker, signed last week, to back up Pro Bowler Michael Turner and fullbacks Verron Haynes and Ovie Mughelli to see additional action.
Atlanta went with the same setup last week against the New Orleans Saints and Turner rushed for a season-high 151 yards.
Other Falcons inactives:
- QB John Parker Wilson (thrid quarterback)
- S Charlie Peprah
- LB Spencer Adkins
- T Garrett Reynolds
- G Quinn Ojinnaka
- DT Thomas Johnson
We knew the Redskins would be without tight end Chris Cooley (foot) so the rest of the inactives aren’t a surprise. Normal punter Hunter Smith will miss the game, but reserve Shaun Suisham will take over those special teams duties.
Washington inactives include:
- P Hunter Smith
- CB Kevin Barnes
- CB Byron Westbrook
- FB Eddie Williams
- TE Chris Cooley
- G Chad Rinehart
- DT Antohny Montgomery
- DE Renaldo Wynn
The Falcons placed Jamaal Fudge on injured reserve early in the week and signed Peprah. Head Coach Mike Smith was impressed with Peprah’s play with the Packers last season, but he likely needs to freshen up on the Falcons system before seeing playing time.
The team also has special teams ace/reserve safety Antoine Harris (knee) back in the lineup.
“Charlie Peprah has started in this League,” Smith said. “He was a starter when we played Green Bay last year so we have some familiarity with him. He’s not familiar with our scheme in terms of verbiage and all of that, so it’s going to take some time. He was also a special teams player for the Packers last season.”
Some other things to keep an eye on in Sunday’s game at the Georgia Dome:
- Snap ready? Newly-acquired long snapper Bryan Pittman will play in his first game with the Falcons. He has more than 90 games of NFL experience, but he’s working at a key position
- Burner beginning? Turner got his game in gear against the Saints. The Redskins aren’t as good against the run as they are the pass (No. 2 in the league). Is that how the Falcons will attack their opponent?
- Healthy and ready? “Questionable” is one of the more interesting designations on the injury report. Not quite probable, but not a guarantee to be out. Many questionable players this week are suiting up. How productive will they be? Can the Falcons get a big lead and give players a chance to get healthy?
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