Damien Williams Joins Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent running back Damien Williams. The veteran back will get a one-year deal and a chance at legitimate playing time in Atlanta. Cordarrelle Patterson is still a free agent, so currently Williams moves into the No. 1 back spot in the weak Falcons' backfield. The 29-year-old should easily jump Mike […]

Falcons Signing Casey Hayward To Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Falcons are signing free-agent cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year, $11 million contract on Thursday, according to a source. Hayward will give the Falcons some key depth in their secondary. He played last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, securing 46 tackles (39 solo), three tackles for loss, one safety, one interception and […]

Tre'Quan Smith To Visit Falcons

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith, who was drafted by Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, will visit the Falcons on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Falcons have also visited with former Cleveland Browns wideout Jarvis Landry and are extremely desperate for pass-catchers with Calvin Ridley suspended […]

Jarvis Landry To Visit With Falcons

Free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry will visit with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. Landry was recently given permission to seek a trade and then was outright released by the Cleveland Browns after they traded for Amari Cooper. The 29-year-old was scheduled for a non-guaranteed $14.3 million base salary in 2022 in the final year […]

2022 Running Back Stat Busts - Missed Tackles Forced

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. And that's what this is all about. I will […]

Falcons Meeting With Deshaun Watson Wednesday

The Atlanta Falcons will meet with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Wednesday, the fourth meeting for a team that has extended a trade offer for Watson. In addition to the Falcons, the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns are the others. The Falcons have jumped into the mix on Watson late, and […]

Falcons Tender Olamide Zaccheaus

The Falcons have tendered wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus. It is worth nearly $2.5 million, and it gives Atlanta the option to match offers from other team's around the league. Unquestionably, the team is hurting on the offensive end, primarily since there is no hope that Calvin Ridley will return this season after being suspended for […]

Falcons Re-Sign Younghoe Koo

The Atlanta Falcons re-signed kicker Younghoe Koo to a five-year, $24.25 million contract extension with $11.5 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to a source. Koo was scheduled to become a restricted free agent, but instead the Falcons are locking up one of the league's most accurate kickers. The 27-year-old cashes in after making 92.6% of […]

Falcons Emerge As Sleeper For Deshaun Watson

The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a sleeper team to acquire Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to league sources. The Falcons join the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns as teams that are interested in trading for Watson. Watson isn't facing criminal charges, but he still has 22 sexual-assault allegations against him […]

Falcons, Jake Matthews Agree On Three-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons and left tackle Jake Matthews agreed on a three-year contract extension on Monday, according to sources. Matthew receives $52.5 million over the first three years of the deal with a new money average of $18.5 million. The deal will give the Falcons some much-needed salary cap space for this season. The 30-year-old […]

Top 10 Free Agent Running Back Rankings

What a wonderful time for sports! Russell Wilson is a Bronco, Khalil Mack is a Charger, and baseball is back! It's been quite the action-packed week to say the least. The best part? It's only going to get more chaotic. Starting on March 14th, NFL teams can begin negotiating with players, looking to boost their roster […]

Top 10 Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings

This is quite a fun time for sports! Blockbuster trades are going down in the NFL, baseball is back, and March Madness is upon us! This is what sports is all about! The best part? It's only going to get more chaotic. Starting on March 14th, NFL teams can begin negotiating with players, looking to boost […]

Falcons Save $12 Million On Matt Ryan Restructure

The Atlanta Falcons restructured quarterback Matt Ryan's contract to create $12 million in salary cap space in 2022. Ryan was due $23.75 million in cash this season and previously had a cap number of $48.662 million. As of Friday, the Falcons were $4.2 million under the salary cap, but $1.7 million over in effective cap […]

Malik Willis - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

Early 2022 Tight End Sleepers for Fantasy Football

Fantasy managers know all about the cream of the crop when it comes to tight ends. We all hear about Travis Kelce's dominance, the generational talent of Kyle Pitts and the emergence of Mark Andrews. These things are no mysteries. The problem is there are so few names at the top and the talent drops […]

Falcons Restructuring Matt Ryan's Contract

The Atlanta Falcons are restructuring quarterback Matt Ryan's contract to clear salary cap space for the 2022 season. Ryan is owed a $7.5 million roster bonus on March 19 and has a $16.25 million salary for the upcoming season. His $48.662 million cap hit for the 2022 season was the largest in the league heading […]

Calvin Ridley's Suspension - Fantasy Impact

On Monday, the NFL announced that Calvin Ridley was going to be suspended for at least a year after betting on NFL games. The bets took place while he was away from the team, but while Ridley wasn't actively betting on games that he was playing in, he was still breaking league rules. Now that […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Day Losers - Instant Reaction

We're inching closer to the official start of the NFL free agency next Wednesday, March 16. Before we arrive at that date a week from now, though, we just inadvertently went through another important period of NFL action that spanned from Feb. 22 to Mar. 8 in which NFL clubs could designate Franchise or Transition […]

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Day Winners - Instant Reaction

We're inching closer to the official start of the NFL free agency next Wednesday, March 16. Before we arrive at that date a week from now, though, we just inadvertently went through another important period of NFL action that spanned from Feb. 22 to Mar. 8 in which NFL clubs could designate Franchise or Transition […]

Kenny Pickett - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

Calvin Ridley Suspended Indefinitely For Gambling On Games

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended indefinitely -- at least through the 2022 season -- for violating the league's gambling policy. Ridley bet on games last year during a five-day stretch in late November when he was away from the team on the Non-Football Illness list. "We were first made aware of […]

Matt Ryan Unlikely To Be Dealt

Inquiring NFL teams are getting the distinct impression that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan won't be traded. It shouldn't come as a big surprise, as the Falcons remain high on Ryan as he heads into his 15th NFL season in 2022. Atlanta hasn't ruled out bringing in a new quarterback through the draft or free […]

NFL Free Agents - Running Back Preview

It's March, which means it's the month that NFL free agency begins. For a full explanation of how the process works, check out Frank Dyevoich's comprehensive breakdown. Today, we're going to preview some of the running backs that will hit the market. Where could they go? Will a change of scenery help them in fantasy? […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

Still No Update On Calvin Ridley

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith didn't have an update to give on wide receiver Calvin Ridley's future in Atlanta at the NFL scouting combine this week. The Falcons picked up Ridley's fifth-year option in 2021, but he played in only five games last season while dealing with a personal […]

FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament

The FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament is here! It may seem as if March is too far removed from the regular season to be a meaningful time to draft, but that's not the case. In fact, this is the perfect chance to use your wealth of fantasy knowledge (and the information provided below) to take […]

Top Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets

This is a period of anxious inactivity for dynasty fantasy football players everywhere, yet I still see a lot of action going on in my Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) leagues. The rookie drafts are not approaching yet, and we can only watch and wait for free agent moves in the NFL. So many dynasty […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Every fantasy football draft is littered with landmines each fantasy manager is trying to avoid. These busts can be found in almost every round and at every position. Avoiding these players, especially in the earlier rounds, can be the difference between a playoff appearance or an early-round pick the following season. Everyone seems to have […]

Atlanta Remains High On Matt Ryan Entering 2022

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will be entering his 15th season as the team's starting quarterback in 2022, assuming that the franchise sticks behind the signal-caller that they selected with the No. 3 pick in the 2008 NFL draft. Head coach Arthur Smith said at the NFL scouting combine: "I think Matt's got a lot […]