The Atlanta Falcons started the season strong with a four and one record but then dropped their past two to the Cowboys and Saints. This week they needed to get back on the winning track and looked to their running game to lead the way.

Michael Turner is Officially Back

Michael Turner has put back the burner in his game as he’s been on fire the past two weeks. Against the Saints, Turner had 151 yards rushing and a touchdown on twenty carries.

This week Turner topped those totals and with fewer touches for the game. On eighteen carries Turner torched the Redskins for 166 yards rushing and two touchdowns of 30 yards or longer.

Turner now has a total for ten touchdowns in only eight games for the season and is now looking like a top fantasy running back.

Next week Turner and the Falcons take on the Panthers and Turner should have another strong game for fantasy owners.

Clinton Portis Leaves With Concussion

Redskins running back Clinton Portis left the football game in the first half with a concussion and Ladell Betts took over in his absence.

For the game Betts posted 15 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown. Betts also flashed his receiving abilities with one catch for 23 yards. While Betts had a decent game for his team, I wouldn’t recommend you pick him up on your team, unless Portis misses some time.

This team has one of the worst offenses in football, and it’s hard to start anyone on this team moving forward.

NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com