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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons returned to practice Wednesday tied for the lead in the NFC South and all banged-up for the final month of the regular season.Coming off a disheartening loss to Kansas City, the Falcons (7-5) hit the field without top receiver Julio Jones and two other starters who were injured against the Chiefs.Jones is bothered by turf toe, left tackle Jake Matthews has a knee problem, and receiver Mohamed Sanu is slowed by a sore groin.On top of that, defensive end Adrian Clayborn is definitely out for Sundays game against the Los Angeles Rams and will likely miss several more weeks with a knee injury -- if he returns at all this season. The Falcons already lost their best defender, cornerback Desmond Trufant, to a season-ending pectoral injury.Thats the important part of having depth, coach Dan Quinn said. If youre called upon, youre here for a reason.Quinn said hes hopeful Jones, who has battled nagging injuries all season, will be able to practice Thursday and play against the Rams. Since a broken foot cost him most of the 2013 season, the receiver has missed only one game.Hes somebody that does a good job taking care of his body, Quinn said. He has a real ability to push it to get back. I know if hes able to, he certainly will.Even though turf toe is a painful condition that can lead to major issues, the coach stressed he doesnt think Jones case is that serious.This is something hes going to respond to quickly, the coach said. Its not a long-term thing hes going to be dealing with.As for Matthews and Sanu, Quinn said he would monitor their condition through the rest of the week and hopes they will be able to play against the Rams (4-8).Matthews went out in the first half of last weeks game. The trainers put a sleeve over his left knee, and he went through some running and cutting drills on the sideline to test it out.But Matthews headed to the locker room before halftime and didnt return. Tom Compton, a fourth-year player, got his first significant action of the season protecting quarterback Matt Ryans blind side.Compton turned in a solid performance, but the Falcons cant afford to lose Matthews for an extended period. The No. 6 overall pick in 2014, he had stepped up his play significantly this season.Jakes really playing at a high level, Quinn said. You can see it his pass protection. You can see it in the run game. His play took a significant jump from 2015 to 2016.Clayborn underwent surgery to repair a torn medial collateral ligament shortly after being hurt in a Nov. 27 game against Arizona. Quinn hasnt ruled out a return this season, but the Falcons moved to bolster their depth on the defensive line by bringing back Malliciah Goodman.A fourth-round pick in 2013, Goodman appeared in 34 games, including 11 starts, before he was cut in September near the end of training camp. He played one game this season at Seattle.The Falcons also promoted offensive lineman Kevin Graf from the practice squad in case Matthews isnt able to play Sunday. To make room on the roster for two new players, Atlanta waived defensive lineman Cliff Matthews and center Trevor Robinson.While there were no immediate moves to address the injuries to Jones and Sanu, Quinn noted hes got two receivers on the practice squad, Nick Williams and J.D. McKissic. Thats where Atlanta would turn if necessary.The Falcons have led the NFC South much of the season, but now theyve got company in the top spot. Tampa Bay (7-5) has won four straight to pull into a tie with Atlanta, which has lost two of its last three games.A year ago, the Falcons collapsed down the stretch after starting 6-1. They finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs for the third year in a row.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/paul-newberry .---For more NFL coverage: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Cheap Adidas Superstar Trainers UK . Hamelin, who triumphed in the 500 on Saturday, edged out Victor An of Russia by 0.021 seconds to maintain his lead in the World Cup standings. Russias Vladimir Grigorev was third. In the relay, Canada took control six laps from the finish line to beat Russia and the Netherlands. Adidas Superstar Clearance Sale .05 million next season unless Graham and the Saints subsequently agree on a long-term deal. 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Twelve stitches to the lip have made meal times a challenge, but Adam Colemans appetite for Test rugby has only increased after the Wallabies finally snapped a six-match losing streak.Coleman was one of the Wallabies best performers in the 23-17 victory over the Springboks in Brisbane last weekend, and he will carry an extra memento of his maiden victory in green and gold following a huge hit in the second half.It proved to be a critical moment in the match, too, with Coleman getting back to his feet to make a key second-effort tackle that helped shut down a promising Springboks attack.I came off and didnt come back on, Coleman said. I think it was, I dont know, about the 60-minute mark. I copped a head or a shoulder to the lip, and they stitched me up when the game was still on.The straws my best friend at the moment...I can pretty much eat anything, just very slowly. It just takes me about an hour to get through a bowl of cereal. Its just niggle, but its not going to affect me.While the stitches will be out before too long, the memory of his first Test try will serve as a far more permanent reminder of Colemans first taste of Test success.Having come off the bench on debut in the third Test loss to England and then spent 10 minutes on the sidelines for a shoulder charge when starting in Bledisloe II, Colemans introduction to the top level had been annything but glorious.ddddddddddddut a first-half five-pointer in Brisbane means he can now forget that, and bask in the glory of 33 percent try-scoring strike rate.It was unreal, I think Ive only scored one try at Super level let alone Test level, he said.I just saw some space there, mate; no-one on the wing. So I thought Id go out there and give myself a shot. I didnt think Willy G [Will Genia] actually heard me, but he saw me and fortunately enough it [the pass] hit me.While the Wallabies managed to get a drought-breaking win in Brisbane, the lineout again presented problems for Michael Cheikas side.There were some improvements on Australias efforts at the set-piece from twin Bledisloe defeats, but half-back Will Genia was still forced to deal with some untidy ball while the Wallabies also failed to mount a lineout drive when in try-scoring range.Were still learning, Im still learning, Im still developing lineouts and thats us as a team too, Coleman replied when asked about the challenge of calling the set-piece.Weve got some young guys in our team and were growing as a group, and I think were on the way up there.The Wallabies face the Pumas in Perth on Saturday night, with Michael Cheika due to name his side on Thursday. ' ' '