Atlanta Falcons
NFC South | 7-10-0
Avg PTS
21.47
Rank: 15th
Avg Yds
332.06
Rank: 25th
Avg PYds
172.18
Rank: 30th
Avg RYds
159.88
Rank: 1st
Posted 3/14/2023 12:56 pm GMT
Washington Commanders impending free-agent QB Taylor Heinicke agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million with the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday, March 14, to serve as backup to QB Desmond Ridder.
Posted 3/13/2023 3:35 pm GMT
New England Patriots TE Jonnu Smith was acquired by the Atlanta Falcons for a seventh-round draft pick Monday, March 13.
Huddle Up: With Kyle Pitts in Atlanta, Smith doesn't have a lot of upside for fantasy purposes without an injury.
Posted 3/08/2023 1:35 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier will not be a bellcow in 2023, general manager Terry Fontenot hinted while at the NFL Scouting Combine last week. "He's a good player, you always need multiple at that position," Fontenot said. "Having one RB carry the ball all the time, that's kind of rare. You need to have multiple running backs to preserve their career... we love Tyler, but it's another position we have to always add to."
Huddle Up: Allgeier put together an impressive rookie season, with 1,035 yards on the ground, a yards per carry of 4.93 and three rushing scores. While that's all well and good, the NFL has been moving away from true bellcows in recent years, so this comes as zero surprise. That said, Allgeier will at least be a flex in 2023, as he's expected to lead Atlanta's backfield.
Posted 2/10/2023 3:44 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder impressed owner Arthur Blank with his leadership ability this season. "We're committed to the position obviously, and we know we need a good leader there, and I think we have it in Ridder," Blank said Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Huddle Up: Ridder hasn't been named the starter for next season, but unless the Falcons use an early pick on a quarterback, Ridder will likely open the season under center. His scrambling ability could make him a sneaky QB2 option.
Posted 1/20/2023 3:29 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London saw at last eight targets in each of the final five games of the season after reaching that total just once in the first 12 games of the year.
Huddle Up: London reached 70 yards in four of the final five games, topping 90 yards three times. In the first 12 games, his career high in yards was 86. London overcame an inconsistent start to his rookie season and grew into his role as the team's top receiver. Atlanta has some question marks at the quarterback spot, but London will be a WR3 candidate heading into 2023.
Posted 1/09/2023 12:11 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (foot) had six receptions for 120 yards on eight targets in Week 18 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before departing with a foot injury. It was London's first 100-yard game as he wrapped up his rookie season.
Huddle Up: London will be fine heading into the offseason and training camp next summer. He ended with 72 receptions for 856 yards and four touchdowns, and he could be a solid WR3/4 or flex fantasy option in leagues of 12 or more teams heading into 2023.
Posted 1/08/2023 11:58 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier rushed 24 times for a game-high 135 yards in Week 18 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he wasn't targeted in the pass game.
Huddle Up: Allgeier really came on down the stretch, posting his first two 100-yard games in the NFL, and he scored twice in the final four outings, too. The former BYU star could be a decent low-end RB2 heading into 2023 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams.
Posted 1/08/2023 8:17 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 18 game and is considered questionable to return.
Huddle Up: London had a solid rookie season and should be a focal point in the Falcons passing game moving forward. He can be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues next season.
Posted 1/05/2023 11:32 pm GMT
New England Patriots TE Jonnu Smith (concussion) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, Jan. 5, after not practicing the day before.
Huddle Up: Smith appears to be making progress with his concussion but shouldn't be in lineups even if he suits up.
Posted 1/05/2023 1:16 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Huddle Up: Patterson received 15 touches last week and has posted two touchdowns in the last three games. He will continue to be involved in the running and passing game this week and can be a flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/04/2023 4:18 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell will play in Week 18. It's not known if he'll start or he'll spell Taylor Heinicke in the game.
Huddle Up: The fifth-rounder is worth stashing/monitoring in dynasty formats if he's still out there. He showed some flashes in preseason but offers no fantasy luster as far as lineups go.
Posted 12/29/2022 11:01 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Huddle Up: Patterson is coming off a disappointing Week 16 game and received under 10 touches for only the third time this season. He should see more work this week and can be a flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 12/28/2022 2:14 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz was named the starter for Week 17 with QB Taylor Heinicke going to the bench.
Huddle Up: Wentz offers very little in terms of fantasy and is just a depth piece in two-QB leagues.
Posted 12/27/2022 7:38 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QBs Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke both displayed "positives" in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers, leaving the team in a position where it has yet to decide which one will start in Week 17 versus the Cleveland Browns. Rivera told reporters that he expects to announce the starter Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Huddle Up: It seems as though Rivera has been waiting for an opportunity to go back to Wentz in recent weeks, especially in light of the team's current three-game winless streak (0-2-1). Heinicke has proven to be a capable starting quarterback in the league - albeit with limited upside - while Wentz's aggressiveness tends to lead to more volatility. Expect Wentz to get the nod as the Commanders continue to fight for their playoff lives with two weeks left to go in the regular season.
Posted 12/25/2022 4:05 am GMT
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz replaced QB Taylor Heinicke in Week 16, but after the game, head coach Ron Rivera said a decision hasn't been made on which quarterback will start going forward. "It's not going to be a knee-jerk," Rivera said. "It's going to be something, at the end of the day, I really do believe gives us the best chance to win football games, get into the playoffs and see what happens."
Huddle Up: Regardless of who ends up under center for Washington in Week 17, fantasy owners should look elsewhere for help at the quarterback position.
Posted 12/24/2022 9:48 pm GMT
New England Patriots TE Jonnu Smith (head) suffered a head injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Huddle Up: The Patriots have lost their top two tight ends in the game, and fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Smith is diagnosed with a concussion. Fantasy players should avoid Patriots tight ends if Smith and Hunter Henry miss time.
Posted 12/21/2022 10:58 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 21.
Huddle Up: Patterson should be fine for the Week 16 game and probably will share playing time with Tyler Allgeier. He could be a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/19/2022 11:14 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke will continue to be the starting quarterback for the Commanders, according to head coach Ron Rivera.
Huddle Up: Heinicke has been posting decent numbers over the last few weeks but did lose two fumbles in the last game. He probably should be avoided in most leagues but could be an option in two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 12/15/2022 10:35 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
Huddle Up: Patterson has received at least 10 carries in each of the last three games but has gone four games without a rushing or receiving touchdown. He should see a similar workload again this week and can be a flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/08/2022 2:28 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder has been named starting quarterback Thursday, Dec. 8.
Huddle Up: It kind of bites for Marcus Mariota, who is the 10th-ranked quarterback in fantasy. He probably played longer than the team anticipated, though. Ridder is only worth having in two-QB and dynasty leagues. Atlanta is on a bye this week, so it's probably a good time to install the rookie.
Posted 12/01/2022 10:43 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 1, and has been removed from the Week 13 injury report.
Huddle Up: Patterson will continue to see most of the work in the running game and likely will also see some targets in the passing game. He can be a No. 2 running back or flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/30/2022 11:23 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Huddle Up: Patterson will continue to see a good amount of touches in both the running and passing game this week and can be a No. 2 running back or flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/30/2022 7:06 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (knee) had knee surgery on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and will miss the rest of the 2022 season, head coach Arthur Smith said on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Huddle Up: It was a disappointing sophomore campaign for Pitts, who seemed to lack chemistry with Marcus Mariota. He can be dropped in re-draft leagues but should still be rostered in dynasty formats.
Posted 11/25/2022 10:29 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 25, and has been removed from the Week 12 injury report.
Huddle Up: Patterson is a big part of the Falcons offense and will see a good amount of touches this week. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/25/2022 10:20 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 25, and is not on the injury report.
Huddle Up: Heinicke has been leading Washington to some wins but has not posted big numbers for fantasy players. He could be an option in two-quarterback leagues but can be avoided in most standard leagues.
Posted 11/24/2022 11:35 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke (back) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Nov. 24.
Huddle Up: With the Commanders reeling off wins with Heinicke under center in place of an injured Carson Wentz, the former has secured the starting job for now. However, his production isn't consistent enough to warrant starting consideration in anything outside of two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 11/24/2022 10:26 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson (non-injury) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
Huddle Up: Patterson is receiving some rest and should receive his normal workload this week. He has been productive over the last few weeks and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/24/2022 8:54 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (knee) will have surgery on his injured knee, head coach Arthur Smith confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Huddle Up: Pitts, who was placed on IR already, seems like a very long shot to return this season. Unless you have open IR slots you can safely jettison Pitts in all non-keeper formats.
Posted 11/23/2022 10:40 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Huddle Up: Heinicke has been productive since taking over the starting job but only has five touchdowns in five games. He can be a possible option in two-quarterback leagues but can be avoided in standard leagues.
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