NFL Power Rankings: Eagles still on top; Jets, Bengals move up
Everyone knows anything can happen in the NFL. The Jets and Bengals move up in the NFL Power Rankings, while the Eagles stay on top.NOVEMBER 29, 2022
ATLANTA FALCONS 6-5 · 1ST IN NFC SOUTH
6-5 · 1ST IN NFC SOUTH
Next Game vs Chargers · Sun 6:00PM
ATL +1.0 TOTAL 47.5
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season
Following a 19-13 loss at Washington, the Atlanta Falcons are 4-5 in one-possession games after going 7-2 in such situations last yearNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders run game lets Heinicke be himself and win games
Taylor Heinicke was his usual self in making some great passes and throwing an inexplicable interception in the Washington Commanders' victory against AtlantaNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints come up empty; Bucs, Falcons have frustrating finishes: NFC South takeaways
It was an eventful Week 12 in the NFC South, with the Bucs, Saints and Falcons all losing, while the Panthers earned a win in Sam Darnold's...NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Mykal Walker - Records second interception Walker notched nine tackles (one solo) and one interception during Sunday's 19-13 loss to Washington.
Impact Walker picked off a pass from Taylor Heinicke intended for Jahan Dotson late in the second quarter and returned it 12 yards to set up a potential last-second field goal to end the first half. Across 11 appearances, Walker has totaled 93 tackles, six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rashaan Evans - Ties season high with 13 tackles Evans recorded 13 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 19-13 loss to Washington.
Impact Evans tied his season high with 13 tackles, which extended his double-digit tackle streak to four games. Over his last 10 appearances, the fifth-year linebacker has totaled 107 tackles and one sack.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Younghoe Koo - Misses another 50-plus yarder Koo converted two of three field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Sunday's 19-13 loss to Washington.
Impact Koo opened the scoring with a 47-yard field goal to cap off Atlanta's opening offensive drive. He added his lone extra point before missing a 58-yard attempt at the end of the first half. However, the fifth-year kicker bounced back by connecting on a 48-yarder in the third quarter. Koo's missed a career-high five field goals this season, but four of those have come from beyond 50 yards.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MyCole Pruitt - Catches touchdown in loss Pruitt gathered in two of three targets for nine yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 19-13 loss versus Washington.
Impact With Kyle Pitts (knee) sidelined, Pruitt saw an increased role and secured Marcus Mariota's lone touchdown pass. Pruitt finished second among tight ends with 32 offensive snaps, which put him behind Parker Hesse (35) but ahead of Anthony Firkser (22). As long as Pitts is out, Hesse figures to lead the trio in snaps, but Pruitt will likely continue operating as the top pass catcher among the group.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Parker Hesse - Operates as top TE sans Pitts Hesse caught one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 19-13 loss versus the Commanders.
Impact With Kyle Pitts (knee) out, Hesse played 35 offensive snaps, which put him as the top tight end over MyCole Pruitt (32) and Anthony Firkser (22). However, as expected, Hesse wasn't heavily involved in Atlanta's passing attack. MyCole Pruitt will likely emerge as the top pass-catching tight end in Pitts' absence, but Atlanta's passing attack remains limited due to Arthur Smith's run-first mindset.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Firkser - Catches lone target in loss Firkser secured his only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 19-13 loss against Washington.
Impact With Kyle Pitts (knee) sidelined, Firkser saw 22 offensive snaps, which put him as the No. 3 tight end behind Parker Hesse (35) and MyCole Pruitt (32). All three tight ends caught at least one pass, but Pruitt secured Marcus Mariota's lone touchdown. As long as Pitts remains out, all three tight ends figure to garner increased roles, but Pruitt will likely remain the top pass catcher among the trio.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drake London - Meager production in loss London logged two receptions on four targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 19-13 defeat to the Commanders.
Impact London finished second on the team in receptions, targets and yards behind Olamide Zaccheaus. The rookie first-round pick continues to be limited in Atlanta's run-heavy offense, but despite Zaccheaus' breakout game, London figures to be the Falcons' go-to pass catcher in the absence of Kyle Pitts (knee). London will look to bounce back against the Steelers in Week 13 before Atlanta heads into its Week 14 bye.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sportsbooks win big in college football, NFL thanks to underdogs
Vegas gambling insider Patrick Everson recaps a good weekend for the sportsbooks thanks to underdogs barking.NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Caleb Huntley - Two touches in loss Huntley rushed once for 12 yards and caught his only target for one yard during Sunday's 19-13 loss versus Washington.
Impact Huntley was on the field for three consecutive plays to start the third quarter and totaled 13 yards on two touches during that stretch. As long as Cordarrelle Patterson and Tyler Allgeier are available, Huntley will likely remain irrelevant in standard fantasy leagues.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Olamide Zaccheaus - Season-best 91 yards Zaccheaus recorded five receptions on eight targets for 91 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Commanders.
Impact Zaccheaus entered Sunday's game having failed to record multiple receptions in each of his last four games. However, he emerged to command a season-high eight targets and managed lengthy receptions of 45 and 23 yards. His 91 yards were his highest mark in a game since Week 9 of the 2020 season, though Zaccheaus could continue to see an expanded role thanks to the targets vacated by the absence of Kyle Pitts (knee).
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 12 highlights: Eagles top Packers, Aaron Rodgers exits
Week 12 of the NFL came to a close with the Eagles defeating the Packers on Sunday Night Football. Here are the top plays!NOVEMBER 28, 2022
NFL Week 12: Top viral moments from Packers-Eagles, Bears-Jets, more
Jaylen Waddle paid tribute to former Alabama teammate John Metchie III to kick off an NFL Week 12 Sunday slate full of viral moments. Check...NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Tyler Allgeier - Records 54 yards Allgeier rushed the ball 11 times for 54 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Commanders.
Impact Allgeier matched Cordarrelle Patterson for the team lead in carries, and he was fairly efficient with his opportunity. His day was highlighted by gains of 15 and 11 yards, which helped him top 50 rushing yards for the second consecutive game. Though Allgeier has a consistent role in Atlanta's offense, he isn't likely to see a spike in usage barring the absence of Patterson.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cordarrelle Patterson - Racks up 71 total yards Patterson rushed the ball 11 times for 52 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Commanders. He added three receptions on five targets for 19 yards.
Impact Patterson continued to see his workload monitored carefully, as he's now seen between 10 and 13 carries in three of his four games since returning from a knee injury. He also managed gains of 21, 15 and 13 yards to top 50 rushing yards for the second consecutive game. Patterson's involvement as a pass catcher was also encouraging, as his five targets matched his highest mark of the season.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Mariota - Costly pick in loss Mariota completed 15 of 25 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Commanders. He added six rushes for 49 yards.
Impact From a fantasy perspective, Mariota performed as expected thanks to work with his legs, as he's now topped 40 rushing yards in five of his last eight games. He also tossed a four-yard touchdown pass on a misdirection play midway through the second quarter. However, Mariota's performance left plenty to be desired, as he averaged only 7.0 yards per attempt and also threw an interception at the Commnanders' goal line with just over a minute remaining in the contest. Despite the uninspiring performance, Mariota is likely to remain Atlanta's starting quarterback so long as the team remains in playoff contention.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders outrun Falcons, intercept Mariota in 19-13 win
Taylor Heinicke threw for two touchdown passes in a run-heavy game in the rain to help the Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 19-13 for their fifth win in six games sin...NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arnold Ebiketie - Exits with injury Ebiketie has left Sunday's game against Washington with an arm injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Ebiketie came into Sunday questionable with an arm injury, but it's not clear if this is related. The absence of the starting outside linebacker will certainly be a blow to the Falcons' defense. While Ebiketie is out, Adetokunbo Ogundeji will be a candidate for extra snaps.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Dalton - Officially inactive Dalton (toe) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Dalton was deemed doubtful due to a toe injury, so it's not surprising to see him unavailable. In his absence, Jaleel Johnson and Timmy Horne will be the only backup defensive linemen behind Matt Dickerson, Abdullah Anderson and Grady Jarrett.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arnold Ebiketie - Will play Sunday Ebiketie is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Ebiketie was deemed questionable due to an arm injury he suffered during Atlanta's Week 11 win over Chicago. However, despite being limited at all three practices during Week 12 prep, the rookie second-round pick will be available for Sunday's matchup. Over his last two games, Ebiketie has totaled nine tackles and 1.5 sacks across 69 defensive snaps.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chuma Edoga - Missing another contest Edoga (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Edoga returned and started at left guard for the Falcons in Week 11 following a seven-game absence, but Atlanta will now be forced to start a different left guard for the fifth consecutive game with Edoga inactive due to a knee issue and Jalen Mayfield (back), Matt Hennessy (knee) and Elijah Wilkinson (knee) all currently on injured reserve. Colby Gossett is now the likely candidate to draw the start this weekend, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Feleipe Franks - Good to go for Week 12 Franks (calf) is active for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Tori McElhaney on the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Franks has missed back-to-back games due to a calf injury, but he'll be back in the mix Sunday. The undrafted product out of Arkansas transitioned to tight end this offseason, but he's played more than five offensive snaps in only one game this season, failing to haul in two targets across 27 snaps against Tampa Bay in Week 5. However, Franks could see an increased role moving forward after the Falcons placed Kyle Pitts (knee) on IR this week.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
