Freeman rushed 10 times for 18 yards and caught three passes (on four targets) for 29 yards in Monday night's win over the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman entered the game as the Falcons' No. 2 running back, which explains why rookie starter Tevin Coleman was given twice as many carries as him. When Freeman did get the ball out of the backfield, he found very little room to run. Fortunately, he was able to make a larger impact in Atlanta's passing game, where he might have a leg up on Coleman right now.

Freeman (hamstring) is listed as active for Monday's game against the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Tevin Coleman is listed as the Falcons' starting running back Monday, which caps Freeman's Week 1 fantasy upside. Still, it remains to be seen how the team's carries are divided up, as some form of backfield time-share is a plausible outcome when both backs are on equal footing, health-wise.

Freeman (hamstring) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman practiced fully Saturday for the second day in a row, clearing the way for him to suit up for Monday's season opener. Freeman's hamstring injury sidelined him for much of training camp and allowed Tevin Coleman to secure the starting running back spot for the Falcons. Thus, Freeman will head into the regular season as the team's No. 2 running back.

Freeman (hamstring) was a full participant at Friday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Limited on Thursday, Freeman upped his participation Friday, which bodes well for his availability in Monday's opener against the Eagles. However, he's listed second to Tevin Coleman on the depth chart, and the Eagles have an excellent front seven.

Freeman (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman remains hampered by the hamstring strain that he picked up early in training camp, which likely played a part in losing the starting running-back gig to rookie Tevin Coleman. Even if he's eventually cleared to suit up Monday versus the Eagles, Freeman is slated to act as second fiddle out of the backfield to start the season.

Freeman (hamstring) is listed as the backup running back on the Falcons' Week 1 depth chart, according to the team's official website.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was thought to be the favorite to start at running back for the Falcons in Week 1, but the hamstring injury that has plagued him since early August opened the door for Tevin Coleman to swoop in and lay claim to the job. Freeman could push Coleman for carries when it is clear he is healthy, but Coleman will be the Falcons' primary running back out of the gate.

Freeman (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Freeman will go through exhibition season without taking a snap due to a hamstring strain. In any case, the rest afforded him now could result in a full practice in preparation for the regular season opener on Sept. 14 versus the Eagles.

Freeman (hamstring) isn't expected to play in the preseason final Thursday against the Ravens, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Afflicted by a hamstring strain for much of training camp, Freeman has been building up his practice participation since mid-August but likely won't log a preseason snap. Although his primary competitor, Tevin Coleman, took the field Saturday, picking up two yards on four carries, it's unclear whether the rookie will suit up in the last exhibition. No matter the breakdown of reps Thursday, if any, Freeman is expected to contend with Coleman for regular season work.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said he was encouraged by Freeman's (hamstring) increased activity level at Monday's practice, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman is on track to be available for Week 1, but it's unclear if he will play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens. Although the second-year back is clearly primed for a significant role in Atlanta's offense, rookie Tevin Coleman (hamstring) also figures to be involved. The Falcons have not named a starter.

Freeman (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tevin Coleman, on the other hand, will return from a hamstring injury to make his NFL preseason debut. The two running backs are competing for the starting job in Atlanta.