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Julio Jones Injury Update Could be Massive Boost for Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage Fantasy Outlook in Week 5 It looks like fantasy managers will be waiting all the way up until game time to see whether or not Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Julio Jon...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Quiet night in Green Bay Gage hauled in two of his three targets for 22 receiving yards during Monday's 30-16 loss to the Packers.

Impact Perhaps because he exited Atlanta's Week 3 loss to Chicago with a concussion, the third-year receiver was eased back into the mix against Green Bay on Monday night. That may explain the fact that Olamide Zaccheaus, who is typically No. 4 on the WR depth chart, tripled Gage in targets Week 4. With Julio Jones (hamstring) having exited Monday's contest because of injury, Gage may remain a top two or three wideout option for the Falcons heading into a matchup against Carolina's seventh-ranked pass defense.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All set for Monday Gage (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's matchup against the Packers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact This reinforces Gage's practice status over the past two days after the wide receiver left the Week 4 contest early with a concussion. Both Calvin Ridley (ankle/calf) and Julio Jones (hamstring) were listed as limited participants in Saturday's practice, although the fact both are considered questionable for Monday bodes well for the Falcons having their full arsenal available in the prime-time matchup.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Friday Gage (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Falcons haven't yet announced that Gage has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol, but it appears as though he's at least progressed to the later stages. Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle/calf) were both limited participants in Friday's practice, but it looks as though all three starting wideouts have a fair shot at getting healthy enough to suit up in Green Bay on Monday. Of course, Gage will need to attain full medical clearance before he's able to retake the field.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in first Week 4 practice Gage (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Gage exited the Falcons' 30-26 loss to the Bears over the weekend with the head injury, but his presence on the field in any capacity four days later indicates that he's made some progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. Along with Gage, fellow starting wideouts Julio Jones (hamstring, limited participant) and Calvin Ridley (ankle, non-participant) were on the Falcons' initial Week 4 injury report, but all three seemingly have realistic hopes of gaining clearance for Monday's game against the Packers.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Where do Atlanta Falcons go after another epic meltdown?

The Atlanta Falcons have returned to work, trying to convey a sense of normalcy in a season that has quickly flown off the rails

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Fantasy Injury Updates: Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Russell Gage, more WRs affect Week 4 waiver decisions A handful of wide receivers came out of Sunday's NFL action banged up. Here are the latest injury updates on Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson,...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win

The Atlanta Falcons have suffered another historic collapse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Done for day Gage had been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Bears due to a head injury, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact While it hasn't been confirmed, Gage is expected to have a concussion. With Julio Jones (hamstring) already sidelined, Christian Blake, Olamide Zaccheaus and Brandon Powell should all handle a decent workload the rest of the game.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Gage is being evaluated for a possible head injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact With Gage iffy to return and Julio Jones (hamstring) already inactive, the Falcons' top options at wideout are currently Calvin Ridley, Christian Blake and Olamide Zaccheaus.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Wilson rallies Seahawks past Cowboys 38-31

Russell Wilson threw for 315 yards and five touchdowns without an interception as the Seattle Seahawks edged the Dallas Cowboys 38-31

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Julio Jones Injury Update Gives Massive Boost to Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage Fantasy Outlook After listing him as questionable all week, the Atlanta Falcons have ruled out Julio Jones for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Chicago B...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Falcons face unbeaten Bears on heels of nightmarish loss

Let’s see if the Atlanta Falcons can put another nightmarish loss behind them as they face the unbeaten Chicago Bears

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Early Bird Report: Russell Gage growing as member of Falcons offense The top Falcons headlines from around the country

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Keeps momentum going Week 2 Gage caught six of his nine targets for 46 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact If Gage's involvement over the latter stages of 2019 wasn't convincing enough to consider him a legitimate fantasy pickup in drafts, Weeks 1 and 2 have gone a long way toward changing that stance. Gage attracted eight targets per game Weeks 12 through 17 last year, though part of that can be explained away by the fact that Calvin Ridley missed three games during that span with an abdominal injury. However, with Ridley back in the lineup to kick off the 2020 campaign, Gage is continuing to be a fantasy presence, having accumulated an outstanding 21 targets over the first two weeks of the year and translating those opportunities into 15 catches, 160 receiving yards and a touchdown. The third-year receiver now draws a matchup against a Bears defense that refused to allow a single Giants wideout to eclipse 50 yards Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut

Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dallas Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-3...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Cowboys host Falcons, with McCarthy moving past memory lane

Mike McCarthy is moving on from memory lane as he gets ready for his first home game as coach of the Dallas Cowboys

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Matt Ryan: Russell Gage exceeding expectations, keys to handling Cowboys pass rush Matt Ryan praises Russell Gage for his development and discusses what the Falcons need to do to be successful against the Cowboys' pass rush

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

One week into the fantasy football season tends to bring premature panic along with some excessive celebration, especially when it comes to a sleeper pick that delivered

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

SFTB: Todd Gurley's carries, teams starting 0-2, Russell Gage's growth You’ve got questions about the Falcons and we’ve got answers – Straight from the Beek

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 2 include running backs Nyheim Hines of Indianapolis, Benny Snell Jr. of Pittsburgh and wide receiver Sammy Watkins of Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Falcons commit to renewed run game with Gurley - for 1 half

The Atlanta Falcons showed in the first half of their loss to the Seattle Seahawks how their offense could look with a firm commitment to Todd Gurley and the running game

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Falcons-Seahawks post-game injury report: Russell Gage’s scary moment doesn’t keep him off the field Fact: Russell Gage hasn’t eaten a carb since he was 6

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM

NFL Today, Week 1

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Huge Week 1 against Seattle Gage corralled nine of 12 targets for a career-high 114 receiving yards during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Gage picked up right where he left off at the tail-end of 2019 when he filled in as the No. 2 option at wide receiver, as Calvin Ridley missed three games with an abdomen injury. The former LSU Tiger averaged eight targets per game between Weeks 12 and 17 last year, and he demonstrated a high PPR floor during that span in collecting 32 total catches. Gage owns just one touchdown on 68 offensive touches for his career, but as long as he is the No. 3 receiver in Atlanta's passing game he will remain fantasy relevant. The 24-year-old projects to be a popular waiver-wire pickup based on both opportunity and talent, as he prepares for a Week 2 matchup against the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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