
Jerious Norwood (hip) was a full participant in Falcons practice again on Thursday.
"Jerious is definitely ahead of Mike (Turner)," coach Mike Smith said after the workout. Norwood will be active against the Bucs, but his role is likely to be minimal after a five-game absence with Jason Snelling playing well.

Falcons coach Mike Smith said Thursday that Michael Turner's (ankle) status for Week 12 could "come down to the wire."
Turner will be a game-time decision against Tampa Bay. He will likely be "limited" in practice Friday and listed as questionable on the injury report. Turner owners aren't going to know their RB1's status until 12ET on Sunday.

FOX's Jay Glazer reports that the Falcons "think" Michael Turner will return from his high ankle sprain Sunday against Tampa Bay.
It's surprising that the team would push Turner to return so quickly from a serious injury against such a beatable opponent. But Turner practiced both Thursday and Wednesday and is apparently looking and feeling good. If Turner is active against the Bucs' No. 32 run defense, he'll qualify as a borderline RB1. Jason Snelling will not be a fantasy option if Turner returns.

Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to a full practice on Wednesday.
Norwood is finally poised to return that's sidelined him since Week 6. Grab him in deeper leagues, but Jason Snelling will start Sunday at Tampa Bay.

Roddy White (knee) has resumed practicing in full.
He'll start against the Bucs. The matchup against Aqib Talib will be difficult, but White has beaten better corners in his career. The Falcons will likely also do their best to match White up with Ronde Barber and Elbert Mack.

Michael Turner (ankle) returned to Falcons practice on a "limited" basis Wednesday.
The development is promising for his chances of playing in Week 13, but coach Mike Smith's admission that Turner has "no timetable" for return means he probably isn't ready to face the Bucs. Jerious Norwood (hip) practiced fully Wednesday, though Jason Snelling is very likely to be Atlanta's lead runner in the favorable matchup. Norwood hasn't played in six weeks.
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.
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