Falcons show progress by remaining relevant through December
The Atlanta Falcons remain a long shot for the playoffsDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOYESADE OLUOKUN #23 - LINEBACKER - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
59 TCKL •
1 INT •
1 SCK
59 TCKL
1 INT
1 SCK
Boyle plays well until INT ruins Lions' comeback bid late
It was the kind of ending that Tim Boyle dreamed up many times in his quest to be a starting quarterback in the NFLDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oluokun's last-minute pick saves Falcons' win over Lions
Matt Ryan threw a tie-breaking 12-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Hurst early in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Falcons held on late to beat the Detroit Lions 20-16 to preserve t...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts 10 stops in loss Oluokun registered 10 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.
Impact Oluokun notched double-digit tackles for the ninth time during the 2021 campaign and raised his season total to a career-high 152 stops through 14 games. The 2018 sixth-round pick remains a top IDP option in all formats and has a juicy matchup against the Lions in Week 16.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Foyesade Oluokun on the team still being determined to make the playoffs Foyesade Oluokun speaks to the media following the game against the 49ers.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falls under double-digit stops Oluokun had seven tackles (3 solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Panthers.
Impact Despite recording his second-fewest tackles in a game this season, Oluokun still led the Falcons in stops while playing every defensive snap once again. Over 13 games, the linebacker has 142 tackles (73 solo), two sacks and three passes defended.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'I'm just doing what I can to help my team.' ' Foyesade Oluokun press conference Foyesade Oluokun on having the second most tackles in the NFL this season.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Racks up 15 stops in loss Oluokun had 15 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Oluokun played every defensive snap for Atlanta and posted his second-highest tackle count of the campaign. The 26-year-old set a career high with 117 total stops in 2020, but he's already smashed that mark this season with 135 total tackles plus two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nine stops in Week 12 Oluokun recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 21-14 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Oluokun registered single-digit tackles for just the fifth time this season and remains a top-tier IDP option in all formats. The 2018 sixth-round pick has 119 tackles (career-high), two sacks, two pass deflections, one interception and one forced fumble through 11 games this season. He will look to continue his strong play against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Week 13.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team with 10 tackles Oluokun registered 10 tackles (four solo) and one sack during Thursday's 25-0 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Oluokun logged his sixth double-digit tackle performance over his last eight games. The 26-year-old linebacker has 110 tackles through 10 games this season and is just seven tackles away from breaking his career-high 117, which he set during the 2020 campaign. He also recorded just his second sack of the year during the shutout loss. Oluokun remains a dominant IDP option and is a must start in all formats.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Latest demoralizing loss exposes Falcons' depth issues
Only two weeks ago the Atlanta Falcons were aNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team-high 14 tackles Sunday Oluokun notched 14 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 43-3 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact Oluokun recorded his fifth game with at least 12-plus tackles Sunday, and he now has 52 tackles through four games since the Falcons' Week 6 bye. The 26-year-old linebacker has amassed 100 tackles through the first nine games of the season, which is good for third-most in the NFL. Oluokun's tackling numbers solidifies him as a top-tier option in all IDP formats.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Foyesade Oluokun speaks after today's loss to Dallas Foyesade Oluokun addresses the media following the loss to the Cowboys.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Nine stops Sunday Oluokun registered nine tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.
Impact Oluokun has registered at least eight tackles in seven of his eight contests this season. The 26-year-old linebacker has only recorded one sack this season, but his tackle production offers fantasy managers a high-floor IDP option.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Season-high 16 tackles Sunday Oluokun recorded 16 tackles (10 solo) during Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Oluokun has registered 29 tackles over his last two contests and has 77 total tackles through the Falcons' first seven games of the season. The 26-year-old's tackling production makes him a top-tier IDP option moving forward. He will likely have another advantageous matchup in Week 9 when the Falcons face the Saints, which will have to rely on Alvin Kamara and their run game after losing Jameis Winston to an ACL injury.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 8
NFL Today, Week 8NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints lose Jameis Winston to "significant" knee injury
Jameis Winston and Sam Darnold got hurt running the ball and kicker Chris Boswell was injured throwing itNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defense shines, Panthers snap skid by beating Falcons 19-13
Zane Gonzalez kicked four field goals and Chuba Hubbard scored on a 6-yard run with 6 1/2 minutes remaining to seal Carolina’s 19-13 win over the Atlanta FalconsOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Seahawks cruise, Broncos barely hold on
The Seattle Seahawks made their victory look easyOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets back on track verus Miami Oluokun made 13 tackles (eight solo) and picked off a pass during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Dolphins.
Impact Oluokun struggled during the Falcons' Week 5 win over the Jets, but he returned to form after the bye week, registering his third double-digit tackle outing of the season. The 26-year-old also recorded his first inception of the year and nearly had a touchdown, as he returned the pick 56 yards to Miami's 14-yard line. Oluokun remains a very reliable IDP option moving forward.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Foyesade Oluokun nearly goes distance on 56-yard interception return Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun nearly goes distance on 56-yard interception return.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM
Production falters overseas Oluokun had five tackles (two solo) during Sunday's win over the Jets.
Impact Oluokun managed 43 tackles across the first four weeks of the season, so fantasy managers were doubtless disappointed with his meager production versus New York. Nonetheless, the inside linebacker has handled 100 percent of defensive snaps on the year, so he remains a high-floor IDP option. After a Week 6 bye, Oluokun will travel to Miami.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'It's really a crazy thing, that you get to play outside the country' ' Foyesade Oluokun press conference Foyesade Oluokun speaks to the media about playing outside of the country, chasing his dream of playing in the NFL, and what the defense nee...
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Wilson, Jets face Ryan, Falcons in London clash of 1-3 teams
Rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and the New York Jets will look for their second straight win when they face Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons in LondonOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps racking up stops Oluokun recorded 12 tackles, one sack, two quarterback hits and a pass defended in Sunday's loss to Washington.
Impact Oluokun tallied double-digit stops for the second consecutive game, and he has yet to miss a defensive snap this season. He also recorded his first sack of the campaign, taking down Taylor Heinicke on the first play of the second quarter. Through four contests, Oluokun has paced the Falcons with 43 total stops.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
