RealTime Fantasy Sports - Michael Turner

21-May-2012 01:35am

Michael Turner

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	#33 Michael Turner
		Pos: Running Back NFL Team: ATL Injury: Probable Injury Type: groin	Experience: 8 College: Northern Illinois Height: 70 Weight: 247 Born: 2/13/1982

Year	Tm	Gm	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum	Catch	Yds	Tgt
PROJ	ATL		305	1243	11		8	56	0
2010	ATL	16	334	1371	12	2	12	85	20
2009	ATL	11	178	871	10	2	5	35	7
2008	ATL	16	377	1699	17	2	6	41	-
2007	SDG	16	71	316	1	1	4	16	-

SUMMARY

Running Back Rank: #17
Overall: #26

Turner just keeps chugging along as the lead back for the Falcons. He had another big season last year, topping 1,300 yards while scoring 11 touchdowns. He has four straight seasons of double-digit touchdowns with the Falcons. Turner had six 100-yard games last season, playing consistent football much of the year. He had double-digit carries in every single game. Workload is a concern for Turner, though. He has 300-plus carries three of four seasons and turned 30 this offseason. You have to wonder if he can continue to produce at his current clip. Turner actually set a career high in receptions last season, catching 17 passes. He has double-digit receptions two straight seasons, getting a few more chances as a receiver. Turner runs with a lot of power but has enough speed to break a big play. He is a power back that does a good job between the tackles and moving the pile with his strength. Turner does lack a little of the speed he had earlier in his career but still has enough speed to break some big plays.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Turner is a top option in TD-only leagues because of his consistent touchdown totals. He'll likely score double-digit touchdowns once again this season. It wouldn't surprise to see his yardage numbers finally start to dwindle, though. He isn't getting any younger and has a lot of carries the last few seasons. Expect a season with around 1,100 total yards and double-digit scores, making him a top No. 2 back for fantasy teams.

2012-04-25 10:13:09

Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner is perhaps overpaid at this stage of his career for his effectiveness; however, there has been no indication the team could consider cutting him.

Fantasy Impact: It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Falcons target a back in the upcoming draft, though. Turner is nearing the end.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-02-25 11:23:15

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 25, that RB Michael Turner will see less carries in 2012 as the team wants to incorporate some of their other backs. 'We want to keep (Michael) as our feature back, but we need to make sure we get some of the other guys carries as well,' Smith said. 'I think the thing we have to do as Michael gets a little older is to start putting him on a pitch count in terms of the numbers of carries.'

Fantasy Impact: It makes sense to lessen the workload of Turner, who has a ton of carries under his belt the last few seasons.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-20 17:53:09

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.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-08 17:13:19

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.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-06 16:43:10

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.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-05 16:53:10

Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 5.

Fantasy Impact: He'll be ready for the playoffs.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-04 16:53:15

Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Fantasy Impact: He'll be fine for the game this weekend.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-01 21:13:19

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.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-30 19:43:10

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.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-29 19:33:11

Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29.

Source: KFFL.com

2011 Draft Guide - Running Backs				Bye
	#1	Arian Foster	HOU	8
	#2	LeSean McCoy	PHI	7
	#3	Ray Rice	BAL	8
	#4	Ryan Mathews	SDG	7
	#5	Chris Johnson	TEN	11
	#6	Maurice Jones-Drew	JAC	6
	#7	Matt Forte	CHI	6
	#8	Marshawn Lynch	SEA	11
	#9	Adrian Peterson	MIN	11
	#10	Darren McFadden	OAK	5
	#11	Ahmad Bradshaw	NYG	11
	#12	Jamaal Charles	KAN	7
	#13	DeMarco Murray	DAL	5
	#14	Trent Richardson	CLE	10
	#15	Steven Jackson	STL	9
	#16	Darren Sproles	NOR	6
	#17	Michael Turner	ATL	7
	#18	Frank Gore	SFO	9
	#19	Chris Wells	ARI	10
	#20	Fred Jackson	BUF	8
	#21	Shonn Greene	NYJ	9
	#22	Roy Helu	WAS	10
	#23	BenJarvus Green-Ellis	CIN	8
	#24	Willis McGahee	DEN	7
	#25	Jonathan Stewart	CAR	6
	#26	Stevan Ridley	NWE	9
	#27	Reggie Bush	MIA	7
	#28	DeAngelo Williams	CAR	6
	#29	Doug Martin	TAM	5
	#30	Isaac Redman	PIT	4
	#31	C.J. Spiller	BUF	8
	#32	LeGarrette Blount	TAM	5
	#33	James Starks	GNB	10
	#34	Daniel Thomas	MIA	7
	#35	Mikel Leshoure	DET	5
	#36	Mark Ingram	NOR	6
	#37	Michael Bush	CHI	6
	#38	Peyton Hillis	KAN	7
	#39	Pierre Thomas	NOR	6
	#40	Mike Tolbert	CAR	6
	#41	Jahvid Best	DET	5
	#42	Ben Tate	HOU	8
	#43	Donald Brown	IND	4
	#44	Cedric Benson	CIN	8
	#45	Toby Gerhart	MIN	11
	#46	Alex Green	GNB	10
	#47	Brandon Jacobs	SFO	9
	#48	Felix Jones	DAL	5
	#49	Rashard Mendenhall	PIT	4
	#50	Javon Ringer	TEN	11
	#51	Evan Royster	WAS	10
	#52	Shane Vereen	NWE	9
	#53	Ryan Williams	ARI	10
	#54	David Wilson	NYG	11
	#55	Danny Woodhead	NWE	9
	#56	Chris Ivory	NOR	6
	#57	Joe McKnight	NYJ	9
	#58	Ronnie Hillman	DEN	7
	#59	Bernard Scott	CIN	8
	#60	Ryan Grant	GNB	10
	#61	John Kuhn	GNB	10
	#62	Isaiah Pead	STL	9
	#63	Kendall Hunter	SFO	9
	#64	Tim Hightower	WAS	10
	#65	Ronnie Brown	PHI	7
	#66	Jason Snelling	ATL	7
	#67	Taiwan Jones	OAK	5
	#68	Delone Carter	IND	4
	#69	Lamar Miller	MIA	7
	#70	Justin Forsett	SEA	11
	#71	Leon Washington	SEA	11
	#72	Montario Hardesty	CLE	10
	#73	Deji Karim	IND	4
	#74	Johnny White	BUF	8
	#75	Jamie Harper	TEN	11
	#76	Bernard Pierce	BAL	8
	#77	Carnell Williams	STL	9
	#78	Tashard Choice	BUF	8
	#79	Derrick Ward	HOU	8
	#80	Lex Hilliard	MIN	11
	#81	Mike Goodson	OAK	5
	#82	Le'Ron McClain	SDG	7
	#83	Steve Slaton	MIA	7
	#84	Brandon Jackson	CLE	10
	#85	Joseph Addai	NWE	9
	#86	LaMichael James	SFO	9
	#87	LaRod Stephens-Howling	ARI	10
	#88	Kareem Huggins	TAM	5
	#89	Jacquizz Rodgers	ATL	7
	#90	LaDainian Tomlinson	NYJ	9
	#91	Da'Rel Scott	NYG	11
	#92	Cyrus Gray	KAN	7
	#93	Bilal Powell	NYJ	9
	#94	Robert Turbin	SEA	11
	#95	Ryan Torain	WAS	10
	#96	Dexter McCluster	KAN	7
	#97	Danny Ware	NYG	11
	#98	Alfonso Smith	ARI	10
	#99	Chris Rainey	PIT	4
	#100	Terrance Ganaway	NYJ	9
	#101	Brian Leonard	CIN	8
	#102	Alfred Morris	WAS	10
	#103	Jonathan Dwyer	PIT	4
	#104	Jerious Norwood	STL	9
	#105	Ricky Williams	BAL	8
	#106	Mewelde Moore	PIT	4
	#107	Anthony Dixon	SFO	9
	#108	Jacob Hester	SDG	7
	#109	Maurice Morris	DET	5
	#110	Rhett Ellison	MIN	11
	#111	Joique Bell	DET	5
	#112	Dan Herron	CIN	8
	#113	Thomas Jones	KAN	7
	#114	Keiland Williams	DET	5
	#115	Knowshon Moreno	DEN	7
	#116	Vick Ballard	IND	4
	#117	Bradie Ewing	ATL	7
	#118	Daryl Richardson	STL	9
	#119	Michael Smith	TAM	5
	#120	Bryce Brown	PHI	7
	#121	Edwin Baker	SDG	7
	#122	Chester Taylor	ARI	10
	#123	Earnest Graham	TAM	5
	#124	Jordan Todman	MIN	11
	#125	Andre Brown	NYG	11
	#126	Anthony Allen	BAL	8
	#127	Kevin Smith	DET	5
	#128	Kevin Faulk	NWE	9
	#129	Kahlil Bell	CHI	6
	#130	Rashad Jennings	JAC	6
	#131	Ahmard Hall	TEN	11
	#132	Michael Robinson	SEA	11
	#133	Aaron Brown	CIN	8
	#134	John Conner	NYJ	9
	#135	Lance Ball	DEN	7
	#136	Marion Barber	CHI	6
	#137	Baron Batch	PIT	4
	#138	Jackie Battle	KAN	7
	#139	Greg Jones	JAC	6
	#140	Cedric Peerman	CIN	8
	#141	Chris Ogbonnaya	CLE	10
	#142	Sammy Morris	DAL	5
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