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Falcons Defense Struggles Against Tampa Bay
The Atlanta Falcons defense had no answer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense in the 21-15 Week 5 loss. The Atlanta defense failed to force a turnover or get a sack in the game. Furthermore, they gave up 351 passing yards to Tom Brady and 139 scrimmage yards on 24 touches to Leonard Fournette. Unfortunately,... Read More
Olamide Zaccheaus Finds The End Zone In Week 5
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus scored his first touchdown of the year in the 21-15 Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran receiver caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota with 4:38 left in the game. However, the former undrafted free agent caught only one of his three other targets... Read More
Drake London Struggles Against Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had a quiet performance in the 21-15 Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie receiver led the team in receptions (four) and targets (seven). However, he had only 35 receiving yards and ended the game with 5.5 half-point PPR fantasy points. With Kyle Pitts (hamstring) unable... Read More
Caleb Huntley Limited In Week 5 Loss
Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley had only eight rushing attempts in the 21-15 Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the young running back had 34 rushing yards and averaged 4.3 yards per attempt against a talented run defense. Furthermore, Huntley found the end zone, scoring an eight-yard rushing touchdown early in... Read More
Tyler Allgeier Leads The Falcons In Rushing Attempts
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier led the team with 13 rushing attempts in the 21-15 Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) unable to play, the rookie running back took over as the starter. While he had 13 attempts in the game, the former BYU star had only 45... Read More
Marcus Mariota Struggles In Week 5 Loss
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota struggled in the 21-15 Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran quarterback completed only 56% of his pass attempts in the game, totaling 147 passing yards on 25 attempts. However, the former Oregon star led the Falcons with 61 rushing yards and an 8.7 yards per attempt... Read More
Is Jahan Dotson Playing? Should I Start Curtis Samuel?
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy players this season. The first-round pick is the WR23 in half-point PPR scoring, averaging 11.8 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the rookie receiver's four receiving touchdowns tie Stefon Diggs for the league lead. Dotson has been a bright spot on an otherwise... Read More
Is Treylon Burks Playing? Should I Start Robert Woods or Nick Westbrook-Ikhine?
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has struggled to produce for fantasy players this year. The rookie receiver is averaging four targets and 4.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game this season, scoring seven or fewer fantasy points in every game. While the first-round pick hasn’t been fantasy relevant this season, there are some positive... Read More
Is Deon Jackson A Good Waiver Wire Pickup? Fantasy Football Outlook for Colts RB
Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson had a solid fantasy performance on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. With Jonathan Taylor unable to play because of an ankle injury and Nyheim Hines leaving the game early in the first quarter with a concussion, Jackson took advantage of the opportunity. The second-year player had 13 rushing... Read More
Should I Start Kenny Pickett In Week 5? Fantasy Football Outlook
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will make his first career start on Sunday on the road against the Buffalo Bills. The first-round rookie didn’t play in the first three games after the Steelers named Mitchell Trubisky the starting quarterback. However, head coach Mike Tomlin made a change last week against the New York Jets. After... Read More
Is Tom Brady Healthy Or Injured? Will Tom Brady Play In Week 5?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is considered the greatest of all time. Not only is the 45-year-old quarterback the best to ever play the game, but Brady has been a fantasy superstar over the past several years. The 23-year veteran has averaged 17.2 fantasy points per game in his career. However, the former Michigan... Read More
Younghoe Koo Could Have A Massive Performance
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo has played well this season, averaging 11.5 fantasy points per game. He has scored at least 12 fantasy points in three games this season, including in back-to-back weeks. Furthermore, the former Georgia Southern kicker had made 83.3% of his field goal attempts, including three in a row from 40 or... Read More
Falcons Defense Isn’t A Streaming Option In Week 5
The Atlanta Falcons defense has struggled to produce for fantasy players this season. While they had an impressive fantasy outing in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams, their score got inflated by a safety, a blocked punt, and a touchdown. In the other three games this season, the Atlanta defense has struggled, totaling only... Read More
Olamide Zaccheaus Offers Little Value Against Tampa Bay
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has played well for the team this season, catching 100% of his targets. However, the former undrafted free-agent receiver has only 10 targets this year, seeing more than two in a game only once, back in Week 1. Furthermore, he has scored 6.5 or fewer half-point PPR fantasy points... Read More
Drake London A Solid WR2 Option
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London played well over the first three games of his NFL career, averaging 14.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per contest. Unfortunately, the rookie struggled against the Cleveland Browns last week, catching two of his seven targets and scoring only 2.7 fantasy points. With Kyle Pitts (hamstring) out for Sunday's matchup... Read More
Caleb Huntley Faces Tough Matchup In Week 5
Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley had a surprise performance in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. The young running back had only one rushing attempt for three yards before last week's contest. Yet, he ended the game with 56 rushing yards and a touchdown while scoring 11.6 half-point PPR fantasy points. With Cordarrelle Patterson... Read More
Tyler Allgeier A Possible Flex Option Against Tampa Bay
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier will take over as the starter this week after the team placed Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) on injured reserve on Monday. Last week the former BYU star running back averaged 8.4 yards per rushing attempt against the Cleveland Browns. While he played well last week, the matchup on Sunday is... Read More
Marcus Mariota A Risky Start Against The Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota started the year strong, scoring 19.8 fantasy points in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints. However, the veteran quarterback has averaged only 11 fantasy points per game since then, scoring under 15.6 fantasy points in every contest. Furthermore, the former Oregon Duck has six turnovers compared to only three... Read More
No Timetable On Jameson Williams' Return
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) hasn't played this season. The first-round pick suffered a torn ACL in his final college game and started his NFL career on the reserve/non-football injury list. While the rookie is eligible to come off the list starting this week, head coach Dan Campbell said there is no firm... Read More
Hunter Renfrow Returns To Practice
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (concussion) will take part in Wednesday's practice, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. The veteran receiver will be a non-contact participant in practice, but his return is a positive sign. Renfrow hasn't played since suffering a concussion on the final play of the Raiders' 29-23 Week 2 overtime... Read More
Mac Jones Returns To Practice On Wednesday
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday. The second-year quarterback suffered a severe left high ankle sprain in the Patriots' 37-26 loss in Week 3 to the Baltimore Ravens and missed last week's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Not only did the former first-round pick practice today, but Jones... Read More
Phillip Lindsay Could Have The Most Carries In Week 5
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) won't play in the Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Without their superstar running back, the Colts will rely on Nyheim Hines, Deon Jackson, and Phillip Lindsay. While Hines is the No. 2 running back on the depth chart, Lindsay could lead the team in rushing attempts... Read More
Daniel Jones Takes Part In Wednesday's Practice
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) took part in Wednesday's practice. The veteran quarterback did both individual stuff and team drills during the portion of practice open to the media. Jones suffered an ankle injury last week in New York's 20-12 win over the Chicago Bears. The former first-round pick left the game early... Read More
N'Keal Harry Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
Chicago Bears wide receiver N'Keal Harry (ankle) has been designated to return from injured reserve. The former first-round pick was traded from the New England Patriots to Chicago in July but suffered the ankle injury in early August at practice. By designating Harry to return from injured reserve, the Bears have opened a three-week practice... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Ruled Out For Week 5 Matchup
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) will not play in Thursday night's matchup against the Denver Broncos. The star running back suffered an ankle injury late in the Colts' 24-17 Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans. While the third-year back hoped to play this week, the quick turnaround proved to be a problem.... Read More
Younghoe Koo Is Perfect In Week 4 Win
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo continues to be a bright spot for the team this year. The veteran kicker made all three of his field goal attempts in the 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. He also made both extra-point attempts in Week 4. Koo has been arguably the best kicker in the NFL this... Read More
Falcons Defense Forces Two Turnovers Against The Browns
The Atlanta Falcons defense had a solid performance in the 23-20 Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns. Atlanta had one sack and forced two turnovers in the game. They forced a David Njoku fumble early in the first quarter, leading to a Cordarrelle Patterson touchdown. The Falcons also intercepted Jacoby Brissett with just over... Read More
Kyle Pitts Held To One Catch In Week 4
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts continues to frustrate fantasy players this season. After a strong performance in Week 3, the second-year tight end caught only one of his four targets for 25 yards in the 23-20 Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns. The former Florida star has been a bust this season, averaging... Read More
Olamide Zaccheaus Has Limited Impact In Win
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus had only 19.9 half-point PPR fantasy points entering Week 4. However, the veteran receiver led the Falcons in receptions (two) and receiving yards (55) in the 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. Despite leading the team in both categories, the former Virginia star had only two targets and scored... Read More
Drake London Severely Struggles In Week 4
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London struggled in the 23-20 Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns. The rookie receiver had at least 54 receiving yards in every game this season before Week 4 while finding the end zone in back-to-back contests. However, the former USC star caught only two of his seven targets for... Read More