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Smith expects RB Jackson to practice this week
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith speaks to players during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons running back Steven Jackson, who has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, is expected to practice on Wednesday. The news raised hopes around the practice facility that he will play this week at Arizona. But coach Smith cautiously hedged, saying Monday the Falcons "anticipate" Jackson will return to the team's first practice of the week.