Younghoe Koo Hits Two Field Goals In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo hit two of three field-goal attempts on Thanksgiving. He missed a 42-yarder but hit a 45-yard attempt. He also missed his only extra-point attempt in the game. Koo has attempted at least three field goals in each of his four games with the Falcons. The opportunities are aplenty and Koo […]

Falcons Defense Gives Up 26 Points In Week 13

The Falcons Defense only gave up 279 yards of offense against the Saints on Thanksgiving, but the Saints put 26 points on the board and were turnover-free in the game. The Falcons also failed to record a single sack for the second straight week. The Falcons have allowed 61 points in the past two games […]

Christian Blake Comes Through With 57 Yards On Thanksgiving

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake stepped up for the team in a big way on Thanksgiving against the Saints. After catching only four passes all year coming into the game, Blake wound up with six catches for 57 yards on nine targets in Week 13. He tied with Russell Gage for second on the […]

Jaeden Graham Reels In Touchdown In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham had a solid performance against the Saints on Thanksgiving. He caught all four of his targets for 41 yards and scored the first touchdown of his career. Graham has seen some extra opportunities in the absence of Austin Hooper (back) the past three weeks, but this was his first […]

Russell Gage Scores First Career Touchdown In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage was heavily involved in the offense once again this week. He was targeted nine times in the game and wound up with five catches for 52 yards and a touchdown. He's earned nine or more targets in three of his past five games now. The team was without Julio […]

Calvin Ridley Leads Falcons In Receiving In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley led the team in receptions (eight), targets (10) and receiving yards (91) against the Saints on Thanksgiving. It wasn't much of a surprise given the absence of Julio Jones (shoulder), but it's encouraging to now see three straight very solid games from Ridley as we approach the season's final […]

Qadree Ollison Goes Without A Touch In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison had scored touchdowns in two straight weeks going into the team's Thanksgiving game against the Saints. However, the return of Devonta Freeman unfortunately moved Ollison out of the picture for now. Freeman earned 17 carries in the game and Brian Hill had four carries. It's disappointing to see for […]

Brian Hill Goes For Just 37 Yards In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill saw his workload decrease significantly with the return of Devonta Freeman. Hill earned just four carries in the game and gained only 13 yards on the ground. He also added three catches for 24 yards in the passing game. Freeman had 17 carries for 51 yards in the game. […]

Devonta Freeman Totals 64 Yards On Thanksgiving

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman returned to his featured-back role this week after missing the past two games. He had 17 carries for 51 yards and added four catches for 13 yards in the game. Brian Hill was relegated to No. 2 status and only had four carries in the game, while Qadree Ollison, […]

Matt Ryan Has Three Turnovers On Thanksgiving

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a rough day on Thanksgiving against the Saints. He threw two interceptions, lost a fumble and was sacked nine times. His fantasy day wasn't horrible as he threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns, but the turnovers should knock him out of the QB1 tier for this week. Ryan […]

The King's Week 13 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week 13 fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR, and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]

Julio Jones Officially Ruled Out For Thanksgiving Matchup

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Thursday's Thanksgiving evening game against the New Orleans Saints. He was questionable all week with a shoulder injury and was a game-time decision, but ultimately he will not be able to play this week. It's another blow for a Falcons team […]

Putting Matt Ryan on Ice

Not long ago Matt Ryan was posting top-tier numbers. By "not long ago" I mean no further than six weeks ago, which is to say, half of the games already played this season. Back then we were discussing Ryan as a great fantasy quarterback, one of the best in fantasy football in fact. Then, bad […]

Falcons Optimistic About Having Julio Jones

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) has a chance to suit up on Thanksgiving night. The team is "optimistic" about having Jones on the field for their Thanksgiving clash with the division rival New Orleans Saints. If healthy, Jones will face off with cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), who is expected to play. That matchup […]

Top NFL Betting Expert Picks For Thanksgiving (11/28/19)

We're back with a special edition of betting picks for your Thanksgiving Day entertainment. There's nothing like big meals, football, and gambling that makes you forget about going to work everyday. So if you're lucky enough to have a day or two off of work, let's kick back, put on your biggest sweatpants, and enjoy […]

Fantasy Football Risers, Fallers - Matt Ryan, Deebo Samuel, D.J. Moore

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Week 13 and Playoff Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

This is your last shot at the playoffs--don't miss out because you neglected something as important as your DST! That's only half-sarcastic. Below are RotoBaller's Week 13 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 13 of the NFL and fantasy football season. In case you […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Bye weeks are finally over and by now you likely know if you are a contender, a pretender or a bubble team in your fantasy leagues. At this point in the season, you can still benefit from the waiver wire though, whether you're looking for an injury replacement, high-upside flex play, or smart stash for […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets

Assisting our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much these free agent players will […]

Austin Hooper To Miss Third Straight Game

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (knee) will miss his third straight game in Week 13 against the Saints on Thursday night. Head coach Dan Quinn also said that tight end Luke Stocker (back) will be questionable. Hooper has a good chance of making his return in Week 14, the first week of the fantasy […]

Devonta Freeman To Return Against Saints

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (foot) is set to return on Thursday against the Saints after missing the last two games with a foot injury, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Freeman had 10 carries for only 38 yards in Week 10 in the first meeting with the Saints. New Orleans has been tough […]

Julio Jones Questionable For Thanksgiving Game

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) is questionable to face the Saints on Thursday. Jones missed practice Monday and Tuesday before getting in a limited session in Wednesday's walkthrough. He's a game-time decision. He leads the team with 950 receiving yards, so losing him for a tough divisional game would be a big blow […]

Home Stretch Rushing Leaderboards: NextGen Stats Analysis

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war. We've completed 12 weeks and I can see the playoffs on the horizon already. And let me tell you something: Nobody is keeping me out of them. If you too have a chance at making the playoffs at this point in […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Thanksgiving - Daily Fantasy Football

Happy Thanksgiving, RotoBallers. There are three games on the agenda on Thursday to kick off Week 13. While it is hard to be thankful for the Bears and Lions, it is a little easier to get excited for the other two contests of the day. Before stuffing your face, be sure to keep up with […]

Avoid The Falcons Defense In Week 13

After two straight promising performances, including one against the Saints in Week 10, the Falcons Defense was obliterated in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. They allowed 446 yards of offense and failed to record a single sack against Jameis Winston. This week, the Falcons face the Saints on Thanksgiving. The Saints have scored over 30 […]

Younghoe Koo Is A Worthy Week 13 Starter

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo has been extremely reliable since taking over as the team's kicker in Week 10. He's hit 10-of-11 field goal attempts and all five of his extra-point attempts. He's only hit two field goals of 40 yards or longer, so he hasn't been tested with a lot of long kicks yet. […]

Jaeden Graham Is A Risky Option At Tight End In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham made his biggest play of the year in Week 12, reeling in a 53-yard reception against the Buccaneers. Unfortunately, that was his only catch in the game. Graham has been the team's primary pass-catching tight end since Austin Hooper (knee) has been out, but that's not really saying much […]

Russell Gage Is A Solid PPR Start In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage had a season-high eight catches in a Week 12 game where he was targeted 10 times. This week, Gage figures to be similarly involved in the offense as the team is likely going to be without tight end Austin Hooper (knee) again and star receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) could […]

Calvin Ridley Could Be Poised For Another Big Week

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has excelled in two straight weeks, totalling 14 catches for 228 yards and two touchdowns on a whopping 22 targets. The targets are likely going to keep coming his way this week as the team will very likely be without star receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) and tight end Austin […]

Qadree Ollison Too Risky To Consider Starting In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Qadree Ollison has scored touchdowns each of the past two weeks, but has averaged just 2.6 yards per carry in the process. Meanwhile, instead of backing up Brian Hill this week, he's likely backing up Devonta Freeman (foot), who appears to be slated to make his return. Ollison may have […]