It appears the Falcons miss the presence of former running back Michael Turner in the red zone, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Falcons rank 28th in red-zone offense, converting at 38.5 percent (7 for 18).
Turner had 51 red-zone rushing touchdowns in his five years with Atlanta (2008-12), which included nine last season. The Falcons brought in Steven Jackson to replace Turner, but he played in just one full game before getting hurt on the opening drive Week 2 and he's missed the last two games with a hamstring injury. He has been replaced by Jason Snelling and Jacquizz Rodgers, but Snelling has the lone rushing touchdown in the red zone this season.
"We are anxious to get Steven back," offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said. "At the same time, Jacquizz and Jason are doing a really nice job in his absence. Sure, we want Steven back out there as soon as we can get him back out there for the long haul. Whenever that is, the docs and trainers will let us know, but in the meantime Jacquizz and Jason are doing a nice job."