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Found October 16, 2011 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: John Abraham,  Julio Jones,  Harry Douglas
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons will have back John Abraham, their top pass rusher, for Sunday's game vs. Carolina. Abraham missed the season opener and last week's game due to a hip injury. Despite missing two games, he is tied for the team lead in sacks. He had 13 sacks last season. The Falcons will be without rookie wide receiver Julio Jones, who has a hamstring injury. Harry Douglas will start in his place.
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