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Fantasy Football Articles - November 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in November 2003 within the world of fantasy football. You may want to read these articles for research on players in the coming year, or just check to see if we were way off base with our reporting. Whatever the reason, it's all here for your enjoyment.
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Michael Vick will be in uniform for the first time this season Sunday, standing by as the Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback at Houston.
Vick practiced for the second straight day on Thursday and reported no significant problems with his right leg. He broke it in the preseason and hasnt played in a game since.
Doug Johnson will start for the Falcons against the Texans.
Also of interest....
As reported by Atlanta Journal-Constitution staffer Ken Sugiura, T.J. Duckett will again be the featured ball carrier as Warrick Dunn was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday with an injured foot. Duckett had started five games in a row in the middle of the season, but had only 15 carries in the past three games as Dunn took over the No. 1 back role. Hell get the start Sunday against the Houston Texans.
"Its a situation where, anytime you have a player get hurt, its bad," Duckett said. "But the game, you still have to go out and play. I have to go out and make plays."
Duckett talked briefly with Dunn Wednesday afternoon.
"He didnt give me any Win one for the Gipper speech," said Duckett. "He just told me what was wrong with him."
Duckett, a former No. 1 draft choice, has generally been productive when given the opportunity. In the five games he started, he has 71 carries for 316 yards, a 4.5 yards-per-carry average.
Besides losing their leading rusher, the Falcons also lose their second-leading receiver. Dunns 37 catches ranked second to receiver Peerless Prices 47. Dunn also played a less obvious role in the passing game with his pass-blocking skill. Ducketts struggle to pick up that facet of the game has been one reason why he has not received more playing time.
Ducketts return could turn out to be an auspicious bit of timing for him. The Texans rank 28th against the run in the league. In their past five games, they have allowed a 100-yard rusher four times.
One last note here....
The Falcons signed fullback George Layne, who
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