Michael Turner week 12 - Will Michael Turner Play ?

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It's never easy being a fantasy owner this time of year, and it's because of players like Michael Turner.

Wll Michael Turner play week 12

Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta FalconsTurner, who missed last week's game due to a high ankle sprain, has practiced this week and will be a game-time decision, according to Falcons' coach Mike Smith. Smith said that Turner's status for Week 12's game against Tampa Bay will "come down to the wire."

Further complicating matters is that Jerious Norwood, who hasn't played since Week 6 because of a sore hip, has also practiced this week and is expected to play this Sunday.

So, what does all this mean for Jason Snelling?

It means you shouldn't count on him as more than a flex. Chances are, he'll get the most carries even if all three backs are active, and against Tampa's 32nd-ranked run defense, that makes him a solid play. If Turner is out, then upgrade Snelling to an RB2. Turner is a flex if he plays, and Norwood shouldn't be used unless you're desperate. You just can't count on any of these guys getting more than 12 touches. ...

Turner isn't the only big-name back who will be a game-time decision on Sunday.

Cedric Benson (hip), who missed last week's game, reportedly has a "slight" chance of playing against the Browns this week. Benson hasn't practiced all week. It looks like Bernard Scott will once again be a good RB2 play. Even if Benson is active, Scott will likely get the majority of the RB touches against Cleveland's 29th-ranked run defense. However, Brian Leonard or Benson (if active) will likely see carries inside the five. ...

Steven Jackson (back) has not practiced this week, but the Rams seem optimistic that he'll be ready for Sunday's game against Seattle. Coach Steve Spagnuolo had this to say about Jackson: "Yeah, Steven's a warrior," Spagnuolo told reporters Thursday. "Now, he's not there yet and there's still a little bit of spasm there. We don’t want to take any chances, so he hasn't practiced. I guess it could go either way. But I guess I'm thinking positive because of who he is and the way he's been." Check back for updates. Kenneth Darby and Samkon Gado would likely split carries for St. Louis if Jackson can't go. Neither are good fantasy plays. ...

Marshawn Lynch, who exited last week's game early due to a shoulder injury, has resumed practicing in full and looks very likely to suit up this week against the Dolphins. ...

Reggie Bush (knee) is likely to return to the Saints' lineup this Monday against the Pats. ...

Julius Jones (ribs, lung) was limited in practice on Thursday. He's questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams. ...

Both Mike Sims-Walker (knee) and Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) returned to Jaguars' practice on Thursday and will start on Sunday against the 49ers. ...

Vincent Jackson, who sat out Wednesday's practice due to sore ribs, returned to practice on Thursday after undergoing X-rays. The fact that he returned to practice indicates he'll likely play against the Chiefs this Sunday. ...

Laveranues Coles (chest) missed practice on Thursday and will be questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland. ...

Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) practiced fully on Thursday and will start against Baltimore on Sunday night. ...

Kurt Warner (concussion) practiced fully on Thursday and is expected to start on Sunday against Tennessee. ...

Ray Lewis (foot/ankle) is expected to play against Pittsburgh this week, but Terrell Suggs (knee) is not. ...

Antoine Winfield (foot) will return to the Vikings' starting lineup this week against Chicago. ...

Neil Rackers (groin) is questionable for this week's game against Tennessee, and the Cardinals are reportedly looking at bringing in Mike Nugent or Matt Bryant for this week's game against Tennessee.