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Harrington to start against Colts

Atlanta Falcons
11/21/2007 7:55 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons coach Bobby Petrino's decision to reinstall Joey Harrington as the starting quarterback for Thursday's game against Indianapolis at the Georgia Dome was easy to make. QB Byron Leftwich, who started Sunday's 31-7 loss to Tampa Bay, suffered a tailbone injury against the Buccaneers and might not be healthy enough to play Thursday. Even if Leftwich is well enough to play, his inability to practice Tuesday was enough of a handicap to relegate him to backup status, Petrino said. Read more