The Atlanta Falcons got a long week of rest after falling to the New Orleans Saints as they are hopeful that means they get some players back from injury to help against the Tennessee Titans. Head coach Dan Quinn is hopeful that certain players can make a return as Julio Jones has been deemed healthy and ready to play in Week 7. In need of a bounce back win, Quinn likes where the team is headed in Week 7.
According to Quinn, Jones has suffered no injury setbacks and is expected to be just fine for Week 7. The receiver has been dealing with hamstring and toe injuries. Many did not expect to see him on the field in Week 6, but Jones gutted it out and in turn is healthier than he was before. That is good news for the Falcons who hope to put on a dominating performance against a injury-filled Tennessee roster.
"For me, personally, it's going to be great," Jones said, via ESPN.com. "I've been battling this hamstring. But I'm good, though. I feel better than I did last week. Even after the [Saints] game, I feel really good. Everything I can do, rest-wise, can help. [The blister] was just overcompensating and running awkward because my hamstring was kind of tight. My hamstring is not pulled. It will be OK. I just need a little rest."
The long week could bring a few players back onto the field after missing time with injuries. According to ESPN's Vaughn McClure, Justin Durant is back at practice after missing two games with an elbow injury. Center Mike Person is also back at practice which is a big return for the Falcons. The offensive line struggled with protection against the New Orleans Saints with James Stone filling in for Person. Having the veteran back on the field will be a welcomed sight for Matt Ryan along with running back Devonta Freeman.
The run game is expected to see another heavy dose of Tevin Coleman despite the momentum of Freeman right now. Coleman suffered a critical fumble against the New Orleans Saints, but the rookie has said he has moved on from the issue and is focusing on improvement. Quinn still has confidence in the rusher as Coleman's speed and agility could be a key against the Titans.
"It's kind of like a running back thing, when you fumble," Coleman said, via ESPN.com. "It's just really tough. But now, I'm over it. I've seen it. We've talked about it. I'm definitely over it now and just moving forward. It was really great just to have the team behind my back. They know what I can do. My team was there to support me. That was a really important part for me."
