Michael Turner may have serious ankle injury

After nine carries, it appeared that Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was on his way to a tremendous fantasy day. But nine carries -- and 111 yards -- would be all that Turner would get Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. He left the game in the second quarter with a right ankle sprain. He was seen trying to walk for the trainers on the sidelines before leaving the field to go to the locker room. Turner will undergo an MRI on Monday to reveal the extent of the injury, but there is speculation that he could have a high ankle sprain, which could keep him out of action for maybe a few weeks. Turner was replaced in the lineup by third-string tailback Jason Snelling. Turner's primary backup, Jerious Norwood, missed his fifth straight game with a right hip flexor. Snelling ended up with 93 total yards and a touchdown.

Fantasy Analysis:
Turner was one in a series of important fantasy running backs who were hurt Sunday. If you are a Turner owner, there are two things you need to do right now. One, go pick up Snelling. Yes, Norwood may be back soon, but Snelling looked mighty good as a runner and receiver on Sunday. Secondly, pray that Turner doesn't have an ankle sprain of the high variety. That would keep him out for at least one game and probably more. Turner said after the game that he is going to keep an open mind regarding the injury. That's probably a pretty good idea right now.

Source:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Players Involved:
RB Turner, Michael, ATL
RB Snelling, Jason, ATL

Team Involved:
ATL  

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