MYCOLE PRUITT NEWS

Ridder's first NFL TD pass goes to MyCole Pruitt in Week 18 MyCole Pruitt catches for a 2-yard Touchdown from Desmond Ridder vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ridder poised on final drive, feels confident as Falcons' QB

Desmond Ridder may not be the Falcons’ starting quarterback for 2023, but the rookie from Cincinnati at least will head into the offseason with a win to his credit

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season-high 49 receiving yards Pruitt caught all four of his targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Pruitt notched season highs in targets, receptions and receiving yards during the Falcons' Week 17 win. Across 12 appearances, he's totaled 13 receptions on 16 targets for 116 yards and three touchdowns. He's been a touchdown-dependent streaming option in deeper leagues, but his overall value is diminished by Atlanta's lackluster passing attack. With Desmond Ridder at the helm, Pruitt has secured six of eight targets for 69 yards over the past three games, but he hasn't caught a touchdown since posting back-to-back scores in Weeks 12 and 13, when Marcus Mariota was operating as the primary signal caller.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps two-game touchdown streak Pruitt caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Saints.

Impact Pruitt caught at least one pass for a sixth straight game and finished with a season-high 20 receiving yards, but he snapped his two-game touchdown streak. Desmond Ridder failed to move the ball well through the air during his NFL debut, which limited all of Atlanta's pass catchers. Pruitt may have some value in deeper leagues, but he's likely a touchdown-dependent option moving forward.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back games with a TD Pruitt caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-16 loss versus the Steelers.

Impact Pruitt's only target went for a seven-yard score in the third quarter, which gave him a touchdown in back-to-back games and cut Atlanta's deficit to 19-13. With Kyle Pitts (knee) out, the veteran tight end operated behind Parker Hesse but ahead of Anthony Firkser for a second straight game. Despite playing fewer snaps, Firkser and Pruitt continue to be slightly more involved in the passing game than Hesse, but all three will remain risky fantasy plays due to Arthur Smith's run-first mindset.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons

Kenny Pickett tossed a 17-yard touchdown pass to Connor Heyward, Matthew Wright kicked four field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers made it two wins in a row for the first time thi...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MyCole Pruitt's HERCULEAN reach nets TD for Falcons Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt's Herculean reach nets TD for Falcons.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: Marcus Mariota finds MyCole Pruitt for TD vs. Steelers WATCH: Falcons QB Marcus Mariota finds MyCole Pruitt for short TD pass in 3rd quarter of Sunday’s game against the Steelers

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

'Comfortable' Falcons TE MyCole Pruitt 'Ready' for Big Role in Kyle Pitts-Less Offense The Atlanta Falcons lost a focal point of their offense in tight end Kyle Pitts, but MyCole Pruitt’s familiarity with coach Arthur Smith and...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing out the season with some very un-Steelers-like goals

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MyCole Pruitt: 'comfortable with the system' | Press Conference MyCole Pruitt speaks to the media about being comfortable with the system.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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 year

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

MyCole Pruitt couldn't possibly be more WIDE-OPEN to catch Mariota's touchdown pass Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt couldn't possibly be more open to catch quarterback Marcus Mariota's 4-yard TD pass to give Atlanta...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons, Commanders meet in game with playoff implications

The Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders are meeting after Thanksgiving in a meaningful game with potentially significant playoff implications

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Role to increase with Pitts out Pruitt will be among the group of players who are asked to step up in the absence of Kyle Pitts (knee), Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pruitt saw an increased role after Pitts went down in Week 11 and finished with a season-high 30 offensive snaps, securing his lone target for 17 yards. With Pitts on IR, Atlanta will likely use a committee approach to replace the talented pass catcher. Parker Hesse, who's expected to operate as the No. 1 tight end in Pitts' absence, is mostly known as a blocker, so Pruitt, who's caught eight touchdowns over the past five seasons, could step up as the primary pass-catching tight end. However, neither player projects to have as large of an impact in the passing game as Pitts did.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 17-yard reception Pruitt gathered in his only target for 17 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory versus the Bears.

Impact Pruitt secured just one reception for a third straight game, totaling 29 receiving yards during that stretch. With Kyle Pitts (knee) leaving the contest early, Pruitt played a season-high 31 offensive snaps, which was second most among tight ends behind Parker Hesse (37). Both Pruitt and Hesse figure to garner increased roles if Pitts has to miss extended time, but neither backup projects to have as large of an impact in the passing game as Pitts.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records second reception of season Pruitt caught his only target for six yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss versus the Chargers.

Impact Pruitt has played at least 11 offensive snaps in each of the past five games, but he's seen just two targets, catching both for eight yards. Atlanta's passing attack remains limited, so despite Pruitt's consistent role in the Falcons offense, he doesn't have much fantasy value moving forward.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Pruitt was signed to the Falcons' active roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Pruitt signed with Atlanta's practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster in August. However, the veteran tight end has been elevated for each of the team's last two contests, catching his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Week 6 against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Pruitt reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Pruitt was promoted to the active roster for the second game in a row during Sunday's win over the 49ers. With rookie John FitzPatrick (undisclosed) still on IR, Pruitt played 16 of Atlanta's 58 offensive snaps behind Parker Hesse (41 snaps) and Kyle Pitts (33 snaps). Pruitt did haul in his lone target for a two-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and he will be available for just one more game-day elevation while on the Falcon's practice squad this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown in win Pruitt caught his only target for two yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-14 victory over the 49ers.

Impact Pruitt was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for a second consecutive week and played 16 offensive snaps, four more than his first appearance. He quickly made an impression on Sunday's game, catching a two-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota, marking the tight ends first touchdown of the campaign. Pruitt is eligible for only one more elevation before he'll have to be signed to the active roster.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

Marcus Mariota threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another score against the NFL’s top-ranked defense, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 28-14 victory over the San Francisc...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariota high-points MyCole Pruitt for top-shelf TD catch Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota tosses a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end MyCole Pruitt against the San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NFL.COM

Mariota high-points MyCole Pruitt for top-shelf TD catch Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota tosses a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end MyCole Pruitt against the San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons activate Isaiah Oliver, promote MyCole Pruitt Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver, who is coming off major reconstructive knee surgery, was added to the 53-man roster Saturday, and tight en...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • AJC.COM