Fitzgerald Cecilio
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is uncertain to see action in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a sprained knee.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin is hoping that Bradshaw could play, fully aware of the running back's toughness and ability to play through pain.
"I am not going to speculate -- because of the toughness of this young man -- on how long it would be," Coughlin said. "He is very positive about it and definitely wants to get back as fast as he can."
"I am not going to rule him out of anything. I am not going to talk about the percentages or anything like that. You can speculate on that knowing full well what the injury is," he added.
The injury limited Bradshaw to just 11 carries for 33 yards during the Giants' 52-27 win over the New Orleans Saints Sunday.
Rookie David Wilson is expected to start against the Falcons if Bradshaw will not play. Against the Saints, Wilson picked up the rushing load for the Giants, running for 100 yards and two touchdowns, including a 52-yard score.
"The timing is great for David to come to the front," Coughlin said. "And he'll hopefully provide us with that spark we need right now to go along with the rest of our players to give us an added playmaker."
Despite the pain in his surgically repaired feet and ankles, Bradshaw has missed only one game this season due to neck injury.
"The other day when he did injure the knee against the Saints, he got it taped and went back in and had three straight short-yardage runs in a row to make a key first down," Coughlin said. "No one even knew what was going on there. He told me he had no limitations. He is a tough son of a gun. I say that with admiration."
Coughlin also announced that cornerback Prince Amukamara and safety Kenny Phillips also will not practice due to hamstring and knee issues, respectively.
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Giants Back Ahmad Bradshaw Uncertain vs Falcons Due to Knee Woes - NFL 2012 Week 15