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Josh Ali Josh Ali Officially ruled out for Week 4 Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 11:50 AM Ali (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Jaguars, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. Analysis: This was already expected after it was reported Ali wouldn't travel with the team to London to face Jacksonville. Ali has yet to play in a game this season after being a healthy scratch each of the first three contests.
Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson Questionable Sunday Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 9:34 AM Patterson (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Patterson hasn't yet played this season, but he logged a pair of limited practices ahead of the Falcons' Week 4 tilt. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in London, but Atlanta doesn't need to rush him along before he's fully healthy with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier both performing well early in the season.
Josh Ali Josh Ali Won't travel to London Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 5:59 PM Ali (ankle) will not travel with the Falcons to London for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Jaguars, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Analysis: Ali was downgraded to DNP Thursday and will stay back in Atlanta as his teammates travel across the Atlantic Ocean. The depth wideout has yet to be active for a game this season.
Josh Ali Josh Ali Takes step back Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 4:11 PM Ali (ankle) was a non-participant during practice Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Ali logged a limited practice Wednesday, but he seems to have taken a step back as the week moves closer to Sunday's game against the Jaguars. The Kentucky product has been a healthy scratch for all three contests this season, so even if he recovers in time for the game, it's not a certainty he'd suit up.
Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson Another limited session Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 3:18 PM Patterson (thigh) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Patterson maintained his activity level for a second straight day as he continues to be plagued by the thigh issue that has followed him since mid-August. The Falcons backfield is in good hands with the young duo of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, so the team may be exercising caution with Patterson to ensure he's 100 percent before getting him involved in the offense. Patterson is still waiting to make his season debut.
Josh Ali Josh Ali Limited Wednesday Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 6:18 PM Ali (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: A deep reserve in Atlanta's wideout corps, Ali has been inactive for all three games this season. He has played 14 offensive snaps across two career appearances, failing to catch his only target.
Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson Limited Wednesday Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 3:37 PM Patterson (thigh) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Patterson has been tending to a thigh issue since mid-August, which has caused him to miss the first three games of the campaign. It's unclear what kind of role he can expect once he's able to suit up in a backfield that boasts a formidable one-two punch in Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. Before he'll have a chance to contribute to the Atlanta offense in any capacity, Patterson will need to completely move past the thigh concern.
MyCole Pruitt MyCole Pruitt Records first reception of 2023 Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:19 AM Pruitt caught his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions. Analysis: Pruitt played a season-low 17 offensive snaps but recorded his first reception of 2023 late in the fourth quarter. The veteran saw 59 offensive snaps through the first two weeks, so he's expected to be on the field often moving forward. However, he mostly operates as a blocker and doesn't hold much fantasy value as the No. 3 tight end in a run-heavy offense.
KhaDarel Hodge KhaDarel Hodge Catches first pass of 2023 Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:18 AM Hodge caught his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions. Analysis: Hodge played 16 offensive snaps through the first two weeks of the season and was held without a catch. However, he got on the board in Week 3, securing a first-down grab late in the fourth quarter. Hodge has been playing more on special teams than he has on offense to begin 2023, so he currently doesn't hold much fantasy value.
Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Makes most of lone reception Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:17 AM Hollins caught one of four targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions. Analysis: Hollins saw at least four targets for a third straight game to start the campaign, but he finished with a season low in receptions and yards. He has a firm grasp on the No. 2 wideout role and is flashing as a big-play option, averaging a career-high 16.3 yards per reception. However, as expected, Hollins' fantasy production has been modest to start his Falcons tenure.
Jonnu Smith Jonnu Smith Ties career high with eight targets Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:16 AM Smith caught five of eight targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions. Analysis: After not catching a pass in the season opener, Smith has recorded nine receptions (on 14 targets) for 84 yards over the last two games. The veteran finished second on the team in targets during Sunday's defeat, and his eight chances actually tie a career-high mark, which he's accomplished two other times. Given his recent usage, fantasy managers should keep an eye on Smith moving forward, but the 28-year-old tight end likely still has a limited ceiling in Atlanta's run-heavy offense.
Desmond Ridder Desmond Ridder Attempts 38 passes in loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 3:57 PM Ridder completed 21 of 38 passes for 201 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss versus Detroit. He also rushed twice for three yards. Analysis: Ridder attempted a career-high 38 passes, and it was actually the most pass attempts by a Falcons quarterback since Arthur Smith took the head coaching reins. However, Ridder failed to produce much with the increased chances. He also saw a major regression in his running production, which is concerning. It seemed Atlanta made a concerted effort to call designed run plays for Ridder in Week 2, but that wasn't part of the plan in Week 3. Ridder doesn't need to be rostered in most standard leagues, but there have been some encouraging moments through three weeks.
Tyler Allgeier Tyler Allgeier Back-to-back duds Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 3:45 PM Allgeier rushed seven times for 12 yards and caught two of three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss versus Detroit. Analysis: Allgeier stood out in Week 1 with two touchdowns, but he's submitted mediocre production in back-to-back games since then. In Week 2, he saw 16 rushing attempts, so there was still optimism about his fantasy outlook even though he didn't find the end zone. However, he saw his rushing attempts cut by more than half versus Detroit, as the Falcons surprisingly leaned on the pass. It's encouraging that Allgeier was still involved in the offense even though Atlanta abandoned the run, but it appears he may be a touchdown-dependent fantasy option moving forward.
Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts Season-high nine targets in loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 3:36 PM Pitts caught five of nine targets for 41 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions. He also rushed once for minus-4 yards. Analysis: Pitts led the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards, but it still wasn't the breakout performance fantasy managers were hoping for. If the tight end starts to see this type of volume on a weekly basis, he'll quickly reassert himself as a must-start player moving forward. However, it's worth noting that this was only the third time in Pitts' career that he's garnered nine or more targets. Pitts continues to have immense real-world talent, but he's been a frustrating fantasy option early in his career.
Drake London Drake London Records two receptions in loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 3:28 PM London caught two of six targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss versus Detroit. Analysis: London finished fourth on the team in targets and third in receiving yards. It was certainly a disappointing performance after the wideout submitted a 6-67-1 line versus Jaire Alexander and the Packers in Week 2. You can't blame this effort on Atlanta's run-heavy scheme, as Desmond Ridder attempted 38 passes. London's skill set is up there with the elite pass catchers in the NFL, but his usage hasn't been conducive to consistent production in fantasy.
Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson Contained by Detroit Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 3:20 PM Robinson rushed 10 times for 33 yards and caught four of six targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to Detroit. Analysis: After a breakout Week 2, Robinson was held in check by the Lions. The rookie has finished with at least 10 rushing attempts and six targets in each game thus far, and fantasy managers can expect similar usage moving forward. Surprisingly, Atlanta abandoned the run versus Detroit, as Tyler Allgeier finished second on the team in rushing attempts with only seven. It's a little disappointing Robinson wasn't utilized more in the passing attack, but that could be credited to the Lions' defensive scheme. Robinson remains a strong fantasy asset given his game-breaking ability, but it'll be difficult for him to put up top-tier production on a weekly basis with less than 15 touches per game.
Logan Woodside Logan Woodside Serving as emergency QB again Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 10:44 AM Woodside (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, but he'll dress and serve as the Falcons' emergency quarterback, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: For a third straight week, Woodside will serve as the No. 3 quarterback. He won't count against the 53-man roster but will be available if Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are forced out of the game.
Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson Still out Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 10:39 AM Patterson (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Patterson missed Week 1 due to a thigh injury, but he was considered a healthy scratch for Week 2. It's unclear if he suffered a setback, but the veteran wasn't able to do much at practice during Week 3 prep and will miss a third straight game to start the season. Even when Patterson is cleared to suit up, he's expected to garner a modest gadget role on offense, as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier have solidified themselves as Atlanta's top running backs moving forward.
Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson Questionable for Sunday Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 12:21 PM Patterson (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit. Analysis: Patterson wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday but then missed practice Thursday and was limited Friday. He was removed from the report last week before being inactive for a win over Green Bay, with his absence from the lineup possibly having more to do with the Falcons not needing him than his health. Whatever the case, Patterson apparently is bothered by his thigh again and now appears uncertain to play Week 3 for multiple reasons.
Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson DNP on Thursday Thu, Sep 21, 2023, 3:49 PM Patterson (thigh) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice. Analysis: Patterson has been tending to a thigh injury since mid-August that sidelined him for the first two games of the campaign. Still, he avoided the Falcons' first Week 3 practice report entirely Wednesday before popping up Thursday as a DNP. There's no telling if Patterson suffered a setback with the aforementioned health concern, but his status now will be one to watch as the week goes on. If Patterson isn't able to suit up Sunday at Detroit, Atlanta will continue to deploy Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier out of its backfield.