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Running Back Rank: #14
Overall: #21
Turner had a huge bounce-back season. He ran for nearly 1,400 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. Turner had seven 100-yard games, posting consistent numbers after a slow start to the season (one touchdown first six games). Turner gained steam as the season progressed. He has been a dependable back for the Falcons. He has double-digit touchdowns three straight seasons and averaged 1,314-rushing yards over that stretch. And you have to factor in he missed five games in 2009. Turner has been a full-time starter just three seasons, but has a lot of carries in that time (888). You have to wonder if he will start to show some signs of wear and tear. Turner is 28 years old, though, so he likely has a few good years left. Turner runs with a lot of power but has enough speed to break a big play. He is a power back with home-run ability - a rare combo. Turner doesn't get much work as a receiver, but did have a career-high 12 receptions last season.
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His lack of work in the passing game hurts his fantasy value some, but he will churn out a lot of yards and score double-digit touchdowns in a very good Falcons offense. Turner is a low-end first-round pick for fantasy teams and a solid No. 1 back. He is a good bet to get double-digit scores and 1,300 or so yards. You have to be happy with those consistent numbers. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner is expected to see a decrease in touches next season because the team would like to get RB Jacquizz Rodgers more touches especially with screen passes. |
| Fantasy Impact: Makes sense with Turner starting to slow down at this point of his career. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner rushed for 41 yards on 15 carries against the New York Giants in the team's Wild Card playoff game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not a good showing for Turner, who had little room to run most of the game. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 6, and is probable for the team's Wild Card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 8. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 5. |
| Fantasy Impact: He'll be ready for the playoffs. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 4. |
| Fantasy Impact: He'll be fine for the game this weekend. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner carried 17 times for 172 yards and two touchdowns in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his first 100-yard game since Week 11, a span of six games. Turner's 172 yards were a season high, and his most since Week 17 of the 2008 season. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and he is listed as probable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons' rushing attack has taken a back seat in recent weeks based on the flow of their games. RB Michael Turner (groin) hasn't rushed for more than 100 yards in five games as the team has been forced to change their plan of attack. Turner has been dealing with a sore groin but won't point to that as an excuse. 'My health has nothing to do with it,' Turner said. 'It's just the way the games have been going the past couple of weeks. In a game like New Orleans, you want to keep them off the field as much as possible, but we weren't able to do that with the way the situations turned out in the game. But we do need more production out of the running game.' Turner expects to see plenty of touches as the team looks to gain more consistency heading into the playoffs. |
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| Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28, but head coach Mike Smith expects Turner to be back to full strength for Week 17. |
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