Coleman has averaged a strong 3.9 yards on 29 carries. Freeman has averaged nearly 2 yards less, but is a bigger threat in the passing game with seven catches for 63 yards. Coleman, who has yet to catch a pass, left last week's four-point win at the New York Giants with a rib injury.
Devonta Freeman will start at running back, and Eric Weems will handle kickoff and punt returns as Hester's replacement. Neither is considered a big dropoff.
He was the team's top acquisition in free agency, signing a five-year contract guaranteeing $9 million, but a groin injury has sidelined him since the third preseason game.
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Julio Jones, tied for the NFL lead with 22 catches and second in yards per game, was a full participant in practice after being limited the last two days with a sore hamstring.
Reed underwent a third surgery on his groin earlier this month. Quinn hopes Reed returns for next week's home game against Houston, his former team.
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