CALVIN RIDLEY NEWS

Has mid-foot sprain Ridley has been diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ridley went down Thursday at Carolina, holding his left foot at the end of a catch. While he was able to walk off the field under his own power, he didn't return to the contest. An ensuing X-ray was returned negative, and an MRI also didn't "show much," so the wide receiver is considered day-to-day. With more time than normal to prepare for the Falcons' next game Nov. 8 against the Broncos, Ridley has a good chance to miss no more time due to injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Ridley (foot) is considered day-to-day after getting an MRI, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact It seems the wideout got good news from both X-rays and an MRI, with the Falcons hoping to have him back for Week 9 against the Broncos. It'll help to have 10 days between games after a Thursday contest, but Ridley nonetheless figures to show up on the injury report next week. He was forced out of Thursday's win over Carolina after 23 snaps, catching three of four targets for 42 yards before his departure.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

X-rays return negative Ridley (ankle) had X-rays come back negative Friday but now is scheduled to undergo an MRI, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The team announced the injury as an ankle issue after the 25-year-old exited Thursday's win over the Panthers, though Rapoport referred to it as a foot injury. Regardless, the X-ray results are good news, but Ridley's status remains up in the air while awaiting the results of an MRI.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17

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OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons WR Ridley suffers left ankle injury against Panthers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been ruled out of Thursday night’s game at Carolina because of a left ankle injury

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Thursday Ridley (ankle) is ruled out to retake the field Thursday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Ridley was initially listed as questionable to return after being forced out during the second quarter, but he was quickly ruled out after halftime. For the remainder of Thursday's contest, at least, Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheaus, Christian Blake and Brandon Powell will all be candidates to see an uptick in looks behind Julio Jones. Ridley had three catches for 42 yards on four targets before walking off under his own power.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thursday Ridley (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Panthers, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Ridley walked off the field under his own power after making a catch midway through the second quarter. If he's unable to return to Thursday's divisional matchup, Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheaus, Christian Blake and Brandon Powell will all be candidates to see increased opportunities behind No. 1 wideout Julio Jones. Before leaving the field, Ridley had three catches for 42 yards on four targets.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Ridley exited Thursday's game against the Panthers in the second quarter due to an apparent left foot injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Ridley was briefly down on the field holding his left foot/ankle after making an intermediate catch, but he managed to walk off under his own power. He had secured three of four targets for 42 yards before exiting Thursday's contest. Russell Gage stands to see increased opportunities behind top wideout Julio Jones if Ridley can't return.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores another TD in Week 7 Ridley hauled in five of his seven targets for 69 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Lions.

Impact Ridley has endured a slight decrease from his astronomical yardage totals of Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 5, but he also has scored TDs in back-to-back games since Julio Jones returned to the fold. Ridley has now totaled six TDs through seven appearances this season, landing him one short of his total from the entire 2019 campaign. He's also on pace to obliterate standing career highs in receptions (64) and receiving yards (886), as he finds himself on a trajectory for more than 90 catches and 1,400 yards. New Orleans just carved into Carolina for 287 passing yards and three total touchdowns Sunday, meaning Atlanta's high-flying passing attack may be in line for a productive outing against the Panthers on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2020 • NFL.COM

Falcons DE McKinley may return from injury against Lions

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OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for Week 7 Ridley (elbow) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Detroit, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Ridley never appeared to be in serious danger of missing the game, logging limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. He should be fine to handle his usual workload, averaging 9.5 targets and 91 receiving yards per game this year. The Lions have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers, including 186.2 yards and 1.2 TDs per game.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley could be double trouble for Lions' defense One of the core tenets of Lions coach Matt Patricia's defensive philosophy is attempting to take away what the opposition does best.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Falcons, Lions both eyeing rare feat: a winning streak

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OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited in second straight practice The Falcons listed Ridley (elbow) as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Both Ridley and fellow starting wideout Julio Jones (hamstring) were limited in the Falcons' second practice of Week 7, but neither player looks to be at major risk of sitting out Sunday's game against the Lions. Jones' return from a one-game absence didn't prove too costly for Ridley in the Week 6 win over the Vikings. Though he was held under double-digit targets for only the second time all season, Ridley turned in another productive stat line (six receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown).

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2020 • PFF.COM

Limited by elbow issue Ridley (elbow) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Ridley has played through a variety of injuries this season, with an elbow issuing capping his reps in the first session of Week 7 prep. The issues haven't stopped him from producing, as he ranks top five in both receiving yards and touchdowns. He'll aim to get in a full session by week's end, at which point the Falcons may clarify his availability for Sunday's game versus the Lions.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Julio Jones out, Calvin Ridley limited The Falcons are coming off of their first win of the season, and they start their week of preparation in pretty good shape from an injury st...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

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OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores fifth TD of 2020 Ridley corralled six of his seven targets for 61 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-23 win against Minnesota. He also contributed an eight-yard rush on the afternoo...

Impact The third-year wideout entered Sunday as the only player in Falcons franchise history with 100-plus receiving yards in four of five outings to begin a season. While Ridley was unable to extend his streak in that department, he did score for the first time since posting four combined TDs between Weeks 1 and 2. Julio Jones' return from a lingering hamstring issue may have reduced Ridley's target share slightly against the Vikings, though it did at least pull coverage away from the young receiver as Matt Ryan tied his season high in TD passes. Ridley and the Falcons receiving corps will next face a Lions defense that allowed Jacksonville's top WRs, Keelan Cole and DJ Chark, to each record six-plus receptions Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS