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Two key Falcons players are in concussion protocol

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The Atlanta Falcons might be without running back Devonta Freeman and cornerback Desmond Trufant this weekend when they match up with the Minnesota Vikings. Both players are currently in concussion protocol.

Atlanta’s star running back, who gained 1,541 yards from scrimmage for the Falcons last year, hasn’t played since Week 10 when he suffered a concussion against the Dallas Cowboys. He did practice last Thursday, but is yet to be cleared.

Freeman has a history with concussions, suffering one in November 2015 and another this August. Tevin Coleman has taken over the top running back spot and gained 223 yards in 59 carries (3.8 yards per attempt) over the past three weeks.
Trufant suffered an injury in Atlanta’s win over the Tampa Bay Bucs on Sunday. Corner Brian Poole, who took Trufant’s place, also left the game with a back injury. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reports that Poole isn’t expected to miss time.
http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/11/two-key-falcons-players-concussion-protocol/

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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#1 · Nov 28, 2:12 PM
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Will we ever get Mike Remmers back from his concussion? Wasn't that against the Browns? Seems like a long, long time ago in a stadium far, far away.

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Those two missing plus a banged up Poole, plenty of weaknesses to expose.  We stop their run, we can run. We can run, easily we can pass

This team has Matty Ice’s number

Vikings 27 Falcons 16

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I wouldn't mind this at all.

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Concussion protocol:

"How many fingers am I holding up?"

"YES"

"You pass"

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#5 · Nov 28, 3:33 PM
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Wow, losing your top RB
must suck... :'(
almost as bad as losing your top QB
( Heavy Sarcasm )
Wow, losing your top RB
must suck... :'(
almost as bad as losing your top QB
( Heavy Sarcasm )

That's my response, and the one I would have had last year 

I would normally say something like " I would rather play them at full strength " but I don't think anyone will be from here on out...

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@"Vanguard83" said: Concussion protocol:

"How many fingers am I holding up?"

"YES"

"You pass"


Billy bob...the mans holding up some fingers...true or false

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@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"Vanguard83" said: Concussion protocol:

"How many fingers am I holding up?"

"YES"

"You pass"


Billy bob...the mans holding up some fingers...true or false


Coach says it's alright to bleed from the ears

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