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Jason Snelling | Running Back

Team: Atlanta Falcons
Age / DOB:  (29) / 12/29/1983
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 234
College: Virginia
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Jason Snelling was held without a carry in Atlanta's Week 12 loss to the Saints, but caught two passes for 19 yards.
Snelling's grabs were his only two targets. No. 3 on the depth chart in a backfield that's now trying to work in Antone Smith, Snelling has vanishingly little fantasy appeal. Nov 22 - 12:34 AM

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Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling has returned to the Falcons after missing Week 11 for personal reasons.

Snelling was recently arrested for marijuana possession, and before had been battling a knee injury. He is No. 3 on the Falcons' running back depth chart.
Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
Nov 18 - 2:40 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Falcons declared RB Jason Snelling, LB Omar Gaither, DE Malliciah Goodman, G Harland Gunn, S Kemal Ishmael, T Sean Locklear, and WR Brian Robiskie inactive for Week 11 against the Bucs.

As passed along previously, Tony Gonzalez and Harry Douglas are active.
Nov 17 - 11:48 AM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling will not play in Sunday's Week 11 game against the Bucs.

Snelling is taking some personal time away from the team after his marijuana possession arrest on Friday. He's expected to rejoin the team next week.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Nov 16 - 6:14 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

The Barrow County News reports Jason Snelling was arrested by the Winder Police Department early Friday morning and charged with possession of marijuana and various traffic charges.

It explains why Snelling was absent from practice on Friday. It's not clear whether any disciplinary action will be imposed. Snelling is officially listed as questionable for Week 11 against the Bucs.
Source: Barrow County News
Nov 15 - 6:52 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (knee) did not practice Friday.

Snelling missed practice Wednesday due to a knee issue, but his absence on Friday is being called a non-injury related matter. He's listed as questionable for Week 11 and will see limited playing time behind Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers if active against the Bucs.
Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
Nov 15 - 6:01 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (knee) returned to practice Thursday.

He was officially limited. Snelling is on track to play a bit role behind Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers against the Bucs Sunday.
Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
Nov 14 - 12:01 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (knee) is not practicing Wednesday.

Snelling has been dealing with an ankle injury the last three weeks, but it's not clear when he suffered the knee issue. He played just 12 snaps in Sunday's loss and won't be more than the No. 3 option in the running game if active for Week 11 against the Bucs.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Nov 13 - 1:55 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling rushed one time for seven yards and caught three passes for nine yards in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Seahawks.

Snelling is barely getting on the field behind Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers. Over the last three weeks, he's averaging 3.6 touches per game.
Nov 10 - 5:21 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (ankle) resumed practicing Thursday.

Snelling returns to find a healthy Steven Jackson and a vastly improved Jacquizz Rodgers in front of him. Anything more than a handful of touches per game going forward would be a surprise.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Oct 31 - 11:50 AM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday.

Snelling missed practice all last week and sat out Week 8 against the Cardinals. Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers will continue to handle backfield duties.
Oct 30 - 6:12 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (ankle) missed Falcons practice again Friday and has been ruled out for Week 8.

Jacquizz Rodgers will back up Steven Jackson against Arizona. Snelling is likely dealing with a high ankle sprain. Drop him in 12-14 team leagues.
Oct 25 - 11:54 AM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (ankle) remained out of Falcons practice Thursday.

With Steven Jackson (hamstring) ready to return, it appears Snelling is going to sit for Week 8. He can be safely dropped in 10-12 team re-draft leagues.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Oct 24 - 1:59 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

With Steven Jackson eyeing a Week 8 return, Snelling is well off the fantasy radar. He wasn't even being used much in Jackson's absence.
Oct 23 - 6:17 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling had seven carries for 14 yards in Sunday's Week 7 win over the Bucs.

Snelling played behind Jacquizz Rodgers in a short-yardage, change-of-pace role. The Falcons are among the worst run-blocking teams in the league and Snelling isn't being used as the preferred option in the red-zone. Even with Steven Jackson without a set timetable to return, he's not worth owning in the majority of fantasy leagues.
Oct 20 - 4:49 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Matt Ryan
2Dominique Davis
RB1Steven Jackson
2Jacquizz Rodgers
3Jason Snelling
4Antone Smith
5Josh Vaughan
GLB1Steven Jackson
2Jacquizz Rodgers
3RB1Steven Jackson
2Jacquizz Rodgers
FB1Patrick DiMarco
WR11Roddy White
2Drew Davis
3Kevin Cone
WR21Harry Douglas
2Darius Johnson
WR31Drew Davis
TE1Tony Gonzalez
2Levine Toilolo
3Chase Coffman
K1Matt Bryant