We can thank the Atlanta Falcons a little bit as we progress towards Week 13 of the 2009 season. Of course, it’s never very respectable to be happy upon someone’s injuries, but as of now, the Eagles’ upcoming opponent is likely to keep out several of their key players because of pain they’re experiencing. Their starting QB Matt Ryan (pictured) is tending to stiffness and soreness in one of his toes–and head coach Mike Smith has already ruled him out of this Sunday’s action. In addition to Ryan’s expected absence, Michael Turner, the Falcons’ leading Running Back who has 864 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, is having trouble keeping his sprained ankle in good condition, and is unsure of whether he will be able to play versus the Eagles.

Other injured Atlanta players include starting OG Harvey Dahl (right ankle soreness, injured Achilles’ tendon) and fellow offensive lineman Sam Baker (elbow pain). Neither of these members of the Falcons’ offensive front are positive they will suit up against Philadelphia. The same goes for backup RB Jerious Norwood, who continues to battle a nagging hip injury.

With some or all of these key players for the Falcons out, the game can only get easier for the Eagles, and as bad as it may be to hope these certain players are indeed unhealthy enough to sit out, it would definitely help the Birds in getting a victory on Sunday.

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