Expect Vick to play Sunday
Atlanta Falcons12/19/2006 9:28 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Falcons' two-game, last-gasp push for the playoffs will come with a less-than-full-strength QB Michael Vick and with DE John Abraham trying to play with a surgically repaired hand. Vick suffered a strained right groin in Saturday's loss to Dallas, but the injury is not serious and he should play in Sunday's home finale against Carolina, according to HC Jim Mora. However, Mora would not rule out that Vick could miss the game. Abraham, beset by injuries in his first season with the Falcons, tore ligaments in his left thumb and had a support pin surgically implanted Monday morning, Mora said. Abraham will have the thumb placed in a cast and will attempt to play against the team he opened the season against with six tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles. Read more