Matt Ryan throws costly picks in Falcons' loss to Chargers
The Atlanta Falcons had two opportunities in the final four minutes to defeat the Los Angeles ChargersDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALVIN RIDLEY #0 - WIDE RECEIVER - TENNESSEE TITANS
1017 YDS •
64 REC •
4 TD
1017 YDS
64 REC
4 TD
Cruises past century mark, scores Ridley corralled eight of 12 targets for 124 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Ridley was evaluated by trainers in the second half for a potential injury, but he quickly returned to continue his prolific afternoon. The third-year man had already made quite an impression through the first two quarters, reeling in a 39-yard TD strike from fellow wideout Russell Gage to kick off the scoring for Atlanta and racking up a total of 95 yards by halftime. If Julio Jones (hamstring) is forced to sit a second consecutive game Week 15, Ridley would remain the unquestioned No. 1 target for a matchup against the Buccaneers.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Badgley's FG on final play propels Chargers past Falcons
Michael Badgley hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 20-17 victory over the Atlanta FalconsDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Calvin Ridley scores TD on incredible trick play Former Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley has had a strong impact on the receiving corps for the Atlanta Falcons since being drafted in the...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Can't-Miss Play: WR Gage shows cannon arm on trick-play TD to Ridley Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage completes 39-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a playoff berth clinched before kicking off against the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) out vs LA Chargers
Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones will miss his fourth game of the season because of a lingering hamstring injuryDECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Future deliberations begin now as Chargers host Falcons
If a team is still trying to figure out its identity going into the last quarter of the season that’s usually a sign that things aren’t going wellDECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Julio Jones Injury Update Boosts Calvin Ridley Fantasy Outlook Julio Jones is a key piece of the Atlanta Falcons' offense, and the team always seem to struggle without him. The latest injury update on Jo...
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
NFL Way To Play Week 13: Marcus Williams' 'physical' play vs. Calvin Ridley Nate Burleson breaks down the NFL Way To Play Week 13: winner, New Orleans Saints DB Marcus Williams'
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Matt Ryan on how Falcons can fix run game, Calvin Ridley closing in on a career year Matt Ryan discusses how the Falcons can improve their run game and Calvin Ridley's career year
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problems
The Falcons leaned too heavily on kicker Younghoe Koo in their 21-16 loss to the New Orleans SaintsDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 13
NFL Today, Week 13DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breaks century mark against Saints Ridley collected five of 10 targets for 108 yards during Sunday's 21-16 loss to New Orleans.
Impact Ridley and Julio Jones each commanded 10 targets on the afternoon, but by recording four different receptions of 18-plus yards, the third-year man was able to edge out Jones for the team high in receiving yards. The 25-year-old has been a consistent high-floor option this season, with 90-plus yards or a touchdown in nine of his 11 appearances. Week 14 presents a less than ideal matchup for Ridley and the Atlanta WR corps, however, with the opposing Chargers entering play Sunday allowing an NFL-low 123 receptions to wideouts.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Every Calvin Ridley catch from 108-yard game | Week 13 Watch every Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catch from 108-yard game in the Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • NFL.COM
Good to go Sunday Ridley (foot/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ridley's two injuries limited his activity in practices Wednesday through Friday, but the fact that the Falcons aren't even labeling him as questionable for the Week 13 contest implies that neither the foot nor the ankle issue is a significant concern. Fellow wideout Julio Jones (hamstring) also was unable to practice in full at any point this week, and though he's listed as questionable, he too expects to play. During the Falcons' Week 11 matchup with New Orleans, Ridley and Jones combined for a modest seven receptions for 119 yards, but the wideout tandem could be in store for bigger games in the rematch with the Saints down starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins (knee).
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jones back at practice for Falcons, questionable vs. Saints
Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant \and is listed as questionable for the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans SaintsDECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited again Thursday Ridley (foot/ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Ridley maintained his activity for a second consecutive day, while Julio Jones (hamstring) followed up Wednesday's limited session with no practice Thursday. With Jones sidelined this past Sunday versus the Raiders, Ridley hauled in six of nine targets for 50 yards and a touchdown. Heavy volume could be in store for Ridley again Week 13 against the Saints if Jones sits out another game.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints go for their 2nd win in three weeks vs. Falcons
The first-place New Orleans Saints will go for their second win in three weeks over the Falcons when the NFC South rivals meet Sunday in AtlantaDECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited in practice Ridley (foot/ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Ridley has regularly been limited at practice since sitting out Week 9 due to a mid-foot sprain, so his limitations to begin Week 13 shouldn't be of much concern at this juncture. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, interim coach Raheem Morris said that the third-year wideout will handle his usual amount of reps this week. He was briefly forced out of last Sunday's win over the Raiders due to his foot/ankle issues, but Ridley managed to return just two plays later.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Todd Gurley limited Six starters were limited for Atlanta on Wednesday, and starting lineman James Carpenter was held out
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Notches TD, leads team in receiving Ridley secured six of nine targets for 50 receiving yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 43-6 win against the Raiders.
Impact The third-year receiver was limited throughout the practice week because of a foot issue, but he contributed Atlanta's first TD on Sunday in what turned out to be a laugher. He exited briefly in the third quarter with an apparent ankle injury, but he was able to return two plays later. Ridley was the unquestioned No. 1 pass-catching option, pacing Atlanta in targets, receptions and receiving yards while Julio Jones sat out with a hamstring injury. Entering Week 12, Ridley had gone for 110-plus receiving yards in both games Jones was inactive this season (Weeks 3 and 5). We will have to wait and see on Jones' status for a Week 13 home game against New Orleans. Ridley has fared well both with and without Jones in the lineup this year. He needs just 70 receiving yards to establish a new season best of 867.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6
Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlanta Falcons thoroughly dominated Derek Carr and the bumbl...NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poised for additional volume Ridley will take on a bigger role in the Falcons offense Sunday versus the Raiders with Julio Jones (hamstring) sidelined, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Impact Ridley has been targeted 10 or more times in four games this season, and two of those occurred with Jones out of the lineup. In those contests -- Week 3 versus the Bears and Week 5 against the Panthers -- Ridley combined for 13 catches, 246 yards and no touchdowns on 23 targets. Facing the Raiders' 28th-ranked pass defense (273.6 yards per game) should be a boon for Ridley's Week 12 prospects.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones Injury Update Boosts Calvin Ridley Fantasy Outlook The Atlanta Falcons will likely have to break out of their recent struggles without star wideout Julio Jones in Week 12, who is currently de...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
