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Crumpler

Crumpler is just about a must-play versus the 49ers on Sunday.

He already has career bests with 43 catches, 709 yards, and 6 TDs this season. Details to follow.

He did strength work, and was making “some improvement.” Don’t count on him this weekend. Crumpler made his second straight Pro Bowl roster today.

A healthy Michael Vick and newly installed West Coast offense have Crumpler’s fantasy stock soaring. He’ll be an excellent value pick in comparison to the other top tight ends.

It seems very unlikely he’ll play. His loss could hurt the offense nearly as much as Michael Vick’s.

Crumpler has no restrictions on his sprained knee and looked 100%. His receiving numbers should balloon this season with Michael Vick healthy.

This is the same knee Crumpler had surgicall re-built during college. Watch Crumpler’s progress this preseason. It could effect his draft status.

Crumpler is the top receiving threat on the Falcons. Unless he is broken, he’ll play.

Justin Griffith (ankle) also returned to practice after sitting out the game. ''[Crumpler’s] knee swelled up a little bit over there,’' coach Jim Mora said. ''That turf was a little bit hard, and with the long flight ... with he and Justin, we just decided not to play them.’'

He’s worked in team drills but Atlanta doesn’t want to chance a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery. Crumpler should be fine for Week 1.