Atlanta Falcons
Harry Douglas - #83 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 183 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/16/1984 |
| Birthplace | Jonesboro, GA |
| College | Louisville |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 21st pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 395 | 1 |
Week Eight primer: Falcons-Eagles a game in contrasts
Here are the top 15 story lines for Week Eight as we approach the midpoint of the season.
NFC South Spin cycle: Panthers are in disarray
The Saints beat the Bucs, and the Panthers are still a mess, as most of the NFC South came up short with the Falcons on bye.
Run defense under Falcons' microscope during bye
The Falcons anticipated there would be a drop-off vs. the run, but it's an area the team is focused on improving.
Falcons' Turner wrestles with signs of decline
Michael Turner expressed his frustration with the team’s running game after he rushed only 11 times in Atlanta’s win over the Raiders.
NFC South Spin cycle: Freeman roller coaster continues
With the Panthers and Saints on bye, the NFC South went 2-0 vs. the AFC West on Sunday.
Bryant's game-winner keeps Falcons undefeated
Roddy White caught a TD pass and Matt Bryant kicked his second game-winning field goal in three weeks as the Falcons remained unbeaten.
Power rankings: Watt keeps Texans in top spot
J.J. Watt had another big game as the Texans avoided an upset in Week Five to remain 5-0 and No. 1 in PFW's Power Rankings.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Five
The Falcons are 5-0 for the first time in franchise history, and the Saints finally have a victory, but the Panthers continued their downward spiral.
Falcons still unbeaten after win over 'Skins
Michael Turner ran 13 yards for the go-ahead score with 2:46 to play in a 24-17 win over the Redskins.
Knowledge, experience paying off for Falcons QB Ryan
Theories explaining Falcons QB Matt Ryan’s outstanding start to the season are in abundance, and don't overlook the role intangibles have played.
Key matchup: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III vs. Falcons defense
The Falcons' defense will have its hands full with another dual-threat quarterback after struggling against Cam Newton in Week Four.
Power rankings: Cardinals fly up the ranks
The undefeated Cardinals moved up in this week's edition of the PFW Power Rankings, but they still sit behind fellow undefeateds the Texans and Falcons.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Four
For the second week in a row, the Falcons are the only NFC South team celebrating a victory on Monday.
Bryant field goal lifts Falcons past Panthers
Matt Ryan threw three touchdown passes and Matt Bryant added three field goals as the Falcons rallied past the Panthers, 30-28.
McClure says Falcons need to make defenses respect run
The Falcons are in a somewhat unfamiliar position with their running game ranked 25th in the league heading into Week Four.
PLAYER NEWS
Douglas had season highs of eight receptions for 133 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to New Orleans.|||||||
Douglas wasn't targeted a single time in Atlanta's win over Indianapolis in Week 9.
Douglas suffered a concussion in Week 1.|||||||
Douglas will have to past some tests to be able to play against the Eagles. He had two catches for 10 yards against the Bears.
Douglas is out for the season after suffering a knee injury.|||||||
Coach Mike Smith says Thursday that Douglas suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a drill on Wednesday and will miss the season. Douglas, a 2008 third-round pick from Louisville, had 23 catches for 320 yards in his rookie season.
The Atlanta Falcons are awaiting a medical report on Douglas after the he left Wednesday's practice with an apparent leg injury. After catching a pass, Douglas fell and grabbed his left leg. He tried to stand with help from teammate Michael Jenkins before again falling to the ground. He was driven off the field on a cart. Douglas was working with the first team offense while top receiver Roddy White is holding out for a new contract.|||||||
Douglas, a 2008 third-round pick from Louisville, had 23 catches for 320 yards in his rookie season.
Douglas scored the first two TDs of his career - the second on a 61-yard punt return - and the Falcons romped to a 45-28 win over the Panthers to move within a game of the division lead.|||||||
Douglas also scored a rushing touchdown and had 92 yards receiving, his second 90-plus yard receiving effort this season. The rookie is becoming a major threat in the Falcons' offense, though he's not really worth playing at receiver just yet in a fantasy league.
