Peerless

Price

Price was bothered by neck and finger injuries this week. He’s a good play versus the 49ers defense.

He was able to do some individual work. His ability to practice on Friday will determine his status for this week. He’s a decent play if healthy against a struggling Chiefs secondary.

Price has had very limited fantasy value thus far.

Considering the Falcons have no other decent wideouts, this would be surprising. T

He’ll get surgery once the season ends. At least this gives some hope that Price’s struggles can be explained away. Of course, his struggle getting open isn’t really affected by eyesight.

Dez White and Michael Jenkins started. Price will need more than a couple good quarters to earn his starting job back.

''With Peerless, there’s issues of how’s he responding to being demoted. Has his blocking improved to the point where he’s not a liability on runs but he becomes an asset? It’s kind of funny we’re still saying that about a five- or six-year veteran,’' the usually cheery coach said. Price appears to be firmly buried in the doghouse.

We’ll see. Price has struggled along with all the Falcons receivers during the preseason. He’s still running with the secod team.

The amount of the fine is unknown, but head coach Dick Jauron said Price’s absence would “cost him a good deal of money.” We doubt the fine will make up for Price’s lofty $1.8 million signing bonus.

He’s back with the team. “I misread the schedule,” said Price. “I was (looking at) last Sunday’s schedule.” Price refuted reports he’s unhappy after not catching any passes in two preseason games. Coach Dick Jauron doesn’t appear concerned, although he often doesn’t appear awake.