Despite widespread earlier reports that he'd play, PFT is citing a source saying that he's only 20% likely to play. ETA: But then PFT still cites another source saying that he'll play.
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Roddy White - WR, ATL - Active (1 Viewer)
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Angry Beavers
Footballguy
Rotoworld says he is playing
silentcoach
Footballguy
At first it was
(1) A source tells Profootballtalk that there's 80-20 odds Roddy White (ankle) will not play in Sunday's opener against the Saints.
ESPN's Adam Schefter was first to raise concerns Sunday morning by saying White's ankle is "worse than the Falcons are letting on." FOX Sports' Jay Glazer later chimed in and reported White had yet to cut on the ankle since injuring it in the second preseason game. It appears White did suffer the dreaded high-ankle sprain, though the Falcons denied it. If White can't go, Julio Jones has the ability to just go off. Jones was already locked in as a top-five receiver play. White is going through pre-game warm-ups as we speak. He's a full-blown game-time decision. The Falcons will announce inactives in about an hour. Sep 8 - 10:35 AM
and then it was
(2) Roddy White (ankle) will start Sunday's opener versus New Orleans.
White is clearly not 100 percent. He's reportedly dealing with a high-ankle sprain, though the Falcons have denied it. White went through pre-game warm-ups, and the Falcons apparently liked what they saw. Initially considered a top-ten receiver play for Week 1, it now sounds like White will be limited. He's going to be a risky fantasy start. If you have a deep receiver group, it might be best to consider starting someone else. It's a tough call. Sep 8 - 10:50 AM
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter .
Nice job of saying it was a low ankle sprain all along....
(1) A source tells Profootballtalk that there's 80-20 odds Roddy White (ankle) will not play in Sunday's opener against the Saints.
ESPN's Adam Schefter was first to raise concerns Sunday morning by saying White's ankle is "worse than the Falcons are letting on." FOX Sports' Jay Glazer later chimed in and reported White had yet to cut on the ankle since injuring it in the second preseason game. It appears White did suffer the dreaded high-ankle sprain, though the Falcons denied it. If White can't go, Julio Jones has the ability to just go off. Jones was already locked in as a top-five receiver play. White is going through pre-game warm-ups as we speak. He's a full-blown game-time decision. The Falcons will announce inactives in about an hour. Sep 8 - 10:35 AM
and then it was
(2) Roddy White (ankle) will start Sunday's opener versus New Orleans.
White is clearly not 100 percent. He's reportedly dealing with a high-ankle sprain, though the Falcons have denied it. White went through pre-game warm-ups, and the Falcons apparently liked what they saw. Initially considered a top-ten receiver play for Week 1, it now sounds like White will be limited. He's going to be a risky fantasy start. If you have a deep receiver group, it might be best to consider starting someone else. It's a tough call. Sep 8 - 10:50 AM
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter .
Nice job of saying it was a low ankle sprain all along....
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Is it safe to assume he will be used as a decoy if he does suit up?
silentcoach
Footballguy
he has not cut, so what routes is he going to be running?! 
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silentcoach
Footballguy
Maybe but a high ankle sprain is the death to wr.....time to shoot up.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
A hurt Roddy White hurts Julio Jones a bit as well. It's like Cruz and Nicks in NY: both guys benefit by the healthy presence of the other. The Falcons need both to go far this season, so while you hate to blow off a game in Week 1 against a rival, it might be better for the long run to let Roddy sit this one and get healthy instead of taking a chance on him hurting it further and it hindering him all season.
silentcoach
Footballguy
agree. if anything, it helps Gonzalez. I have a feeling we will hear soon that White i sitting this one out. Let's see. Are you allowed to "change your mind" after declaring someone active?
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RUSF18
Footballguy
He doesn't need to actually play. But you don't keep a guy active to not play him, unless of course the intention is to play him but then he realizes when the clock is actually moving that he can't.
Dondante
Footballguy
The way I see it, if he's got a bad wheel they're not going to trot him out there as a decoy. Why risk further injury? Now, they might not say a damn thing till game time, but that's what I'd do as well. I've personally got Givens in there for him now and if I hear he's definitely going to play I'll put him in with confidence.
silentcoach
Footballguy
yeah, too early for the "decoy" treatment. I'll keep a lookout for another 30 minutes. Let's see if anyone spots him on the field!
The jaworski comment wasn't promising.
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silentcoach
Footballguy
need2know
Footballguy
silentcoach
Footballguy
Haha. well it's good news for sure. The second and third phases phase will be how he feels after he gets tackled and how he feels after a "long" hafltime. Regardless, it's better news than had been reported previously.:IBTL:
But keep in mind this tweet came at 11, before it was reported that White would start.
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mr roboto
Footballguy
Not really. 'Digital Content Manager' means social media director of Falcons. If they hear some doubt out there that he may not play, and want to counteract that tide to keep the decoy up, then the Twitter boss man tosses out some chum.
IOW, this means nothing.
strykerpks
Footballguy
Glazer just said on FOX that he's hurt "WAY more" than anyone knows. More info later 
silentcoach
Footballguy
I understand the bias argument. Anyhow, here is more from the same person
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Can't really see much from that video. Roddy running straight ahead but not very fast.
need2know
Footballguy
Rich Conway
Footballguy
Unfortunately, my alternate option isn't as nice as A. Brown. I'd be looking at V. Brown, Hartline, or Hopkins, so I think I'll just roll with Roddy unless other news comes in the next few minutes.
Really wish I had drafted a TE, as I could switch my formation to 2 WRs instead of 4, and add a second RB and TE instead. Lesson learned: always be prepared to switch formations.
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jurb26
Footballguy
I just swapped White out for V. Brown. Not happy about it but I think V. Brown will have a nice day.
JustinHawkins
Footballguy
Would you guys bench him in favor of Boldin or James Jones???
Big 'N Tasty
Footballguy
Anyone have actual injury related news (like, you know, what the thread is for) or just updates on your own rosters?
silentcoach
Footballguy
has anyone seen him on the field yet? Mighty quiet on that front.
JustinHawkins
Footballguy
yes, Roddy told me he's playing to keep his streak alive, but doesn't like your tone here big n tasty
strykerpks
Footballguy
Glazer updated and said he's playing but today is the first time he's cut on the ankle in 3 weeks.Glazer just said on FOX that he's hurt "WAY more" than anyone knows. More info later
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
This is true, but if your next best option is Sanu, isn't it worth the high reward to just take the risk?
az_prof
Footballguy
In PPR, I figure Sanu is a pretty good bet to at least put up 10 points. Difference between a donut and 10 points could easily be the win. I posted just so that other white owners could see how low another white owner was willing to go. Could be wrong. We'll see.
