Arizona Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald has suggested that he will be fit to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday after recovering from a sprained MCL.

Fitzgerald has yet to practise this week but he remains optimistic about his chances of returning to the lineup to face Atlanta.

"I'm highly likely, but it's not my call, though," Fitzgerald said, according to the Arizona Republic.

Asked if the sprain was limiting his ability to run, he added: "I'll put my check up against your check and we can go outside and race right now."

The Cardinals offense has managed just nine points over the past two games but they remain atop the NFC West with a 9-2 record for the season.