Falcons expect Roddy White back this week, Robert Alford hopeful for Green Bay
After missing yesterday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Atlanta Falcons expect to have Roddy White back this week after recovering from an ankle injury. This comes from comments that coach Mike Smith made during Monday’s press conference:
Coach Smith anticipates that Roddy White will be back this week.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 1, 2014
According to Jay Adams, White’s ankle sprain isn’t as bad as last year’s injury:
Smith: Roddy White has an ankle sprain. Not nearly as severe as last year. #AZvsATL
— Jay (@JayForAwhile) December 1, 2014
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This season, White is second on the team in targets, catches and receiving yards and is tied for the team lead with five touchdowns. He’s averaged 66.2 yards per game, while continuing to be a reliable option for Matt Ryan along with Julio Jones–who’s first in all of those other categories if you didn’t know.
Along with the White injury update, the Falcons are hoping to have Robert Alford available for the game against the Green Bay Packers next Monday. Alford is dealing with a sprained wrist and is being fitted for a cast today. He is expected to be back at practice Thursday.
#Falcons coach Mike Smith said. CB Robert Alford is being fitted for a cast that "he will be playing in." Could get him back for #Packers
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) December 1, 2014