DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
OLAMIDE ZACCHEAUS #14 - WIDE RECEIVER - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
176 YDS •
19 REC •
0 TD
176 YDS
19 REC
0 TD
Can't-Miss Play: Matt Ryan launches picture perfect 49-yard dime to Zaccheaus Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan launches a picture perfect 49-yard dime to Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
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DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Held without a target in Week 14 Zaccheaus wasn't targeted during Sunday's 29-21 win over the Panthers.
Impact Zaccheaus played 29 offensive snaps but didn't record a target for the first time since Week 1. Matt Ryan's reliance on his tight ends and running backs continues to mean mediocre numbers for all of his wideouts except for Russell Gage. As long as Calvin Ridley (personal) remains away from the team, Zaccheaus will likely garner plenty of opportunities, but he hasn't proven to be a consistent fantasy option at any point this season.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Four touches in Week 13 Zaccheaus caught three of his five targets for 44 yards and also added one rushing attempt for two yards during Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Zaccheaus finished tied with Cordarrelle Patterson and Tajae Sharpe for third on the team in targets, but he was able to significantly outpace the two in total receiving yards. The third-year wideout's 44 receiving yards were his second-highest total of the season, and the most he's produced since his breakout Week 9 performance (three catches for 58 yards and two touchdowns). Nonetheless, slot man Russell Gage (11 catches for 130 yards) continues to be Matt Ryan's go-to reciever while Calvin Ridley (personal) remains away from the team. Zaccheaus will likely continue to see plenty of playing time to warrant attention, but his sporadic production makes him a risky fantasy option on a week-to-week basis.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Olamide Zaccheaus employs hit stick at perfect time in punt coverage Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus employs hit stick at perfect time in punt coverage.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Non-factor in win Zaccheaus caught one of two targets for five yards during Sunday's 21-14 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Zaccheaus appeared to be trending in the right direction after racking up eight catches for 103 yards and two touchdowns over a three-game stretch, but he was a non-factor once again in Week 12. Slot man Russell Gage (six catches for 62 yards and a touchdown) continues to be Matt Ryan's favorite wideout while Calvin Ridley (personal) remains away from the team. However, Atlanta's offense also remains heavily reliant on its tight ends and running backs in the passing game, which significantly impacts Zaccheaus' fantasy upside.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sees five targets in loss Zaccheaus caught three of his five targets for 23 yards during Thursday's 25-0 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Zaccheaus' five targets and three receptions tied him with Kyle Pitts for second on the team, but Russell Gage paced all Falcons' pass catchers with five catches on eight targets. With Calvin Ridley (personal) on the non-football injury list, the 5-foot-8 wideout has totaled 15 targets, eight receptions, 93 yards and two touchdowns over his last three games. Zaccheaus appears to be trending in the right direction, but he will likely remain a risky option despite the uptick in production.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Targeted seven times in loss Zaccheaus caught two of seven targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 43-3 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact Zacchaeus was targeted a season-high seven times during Sunday's loss, but he was only able to record two receptions. His seven targets tied him with Kyle Pitts for the team high, and his 22 yards were good for the second most, behind Pitts' 60 receiving yards. With Calvin Ridley (personal) on the non-football injury report, Zacchaeus has totaled 10 targets for 70 yards and two touchdowns over his last two games. Despite the uptick in production, he will likely remain a risky flex option against the Patriots in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys' Quinn focused on fixing things, not Falcons reunion
Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn says he's focused on fixing things with his team rather than a reunion with the Atlanta FalconsNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys seek bounce-back victory as rolling Falcons visit
The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a loss that ended a six-game winning streak as Atlanta visits coming off three wins in four gamesNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Olamide Zaccheaus recaps his 2 touchdown performance against New Orleans 211107OlamideZaccheausPresser.mp4
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Scores twice in Week 9 win Zaccheaus caught all three of his targets for 58 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.
Impact Zaccheaus wasn't targeted often, but he made the most of his few opportunities. He secured touchdowns of three and six yards in the second and fourth quarters, respectively, and added a 49-yard reception in the third. Zaccheaus came into this game with just one touchdown all season and no more than 32 yards in any previous contest, so he'll be tough to trust in Week 10 against the Cowboys, even with top wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal) still on the non-football injury list.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Highlight: Matt Ryan with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a 6-yard touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus against the New Orleans Saints.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Matt Ryan dials launch codes to Olamide Zaccheaus for 49 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan dials launch codes to Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus for 49 yards.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM
Highlight: Matt Ryan dials launch codes to Olamide Zaccheaus for 49 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan dials launch codes to Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus for 49 yards.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Highlight: Matt Ryan squeezes goal-line TD pass to Olamide Zaccheaus Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan squeezes a goal-line touchdown pass to Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Matt Ryan squeezes goal-line TD pass to Olamide Zaccheaus Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan squeezes a goal-line touchdown pass to Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM
Non-factor in loss Zaccheaus caught his only target for 12 yards during the Falcons' 19-13 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact Zaccheaus continues to be a non-factor for Atlanta's offense. With Calvin Ridley (personal) out for the second time in the past three games, he played 21 snaps -- third highest among wideouts -- but only recorded one target. Matt Ryan continues to utilize his tight ends and running backs more often when his star pass catcher is out, and with Ridley away from the team for an unspecified amount of time, that trend will likely continue, leaving Zaccheaus as an unreliable fantasy option even in deeper leagues.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hauls in only target Sunday Zaccheaus caught his only target for 13 yards during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Dolphins.
Impact Zaccheaus reverted back to his reserve role with Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage active for Week 7. The 24-year-old wideout played 12 offensive snaps and finished sixth on the team in receiving. Atlanta's offense has started to pick up steam, scoring 30, 27 and 30 points in their last three contests, so if they are able to continue to put points on the board and move the ball, then more looks may start to come the receivers way. But until that happens, Zaccheaus likely won't be a viable fantasy option in standard leagues.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pitts' breakout game the difference in victory over Jets
A week after blowing an eight-point lead early in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons showed some backbone in a 27-20 victory over the New York JetsOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sees four targets in Week 5 Zaccheaus caught two of his four targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Jets.
Impact The Falcons were without Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle), so Zaccheaus entered the contest as the Falcons No. 1 receiver. However, that didn't warrant any more targets as Matt Ryan once again relied on his tight ends and running backs during the Week 5 win. It's hard to envision a better situation for Zaccheaus to succeed then the one he was in Sunday, so it's safe to assume his role will continue to be limited throughout the season.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London
Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory in...OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Ryan's 5,000th career completion is a dart to Zaccheaus Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's 5,000th career completion is a dart to wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM
Could be team's top receiver Week 5 Zaccheaus is expected to head into Sunday's game against the Jets in London as the Atlanta's No. 1 receiver after both Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle) were ruled...
Impact While Gage missed both of the past two contests, Zaccheaus had already enjoyed an elevated profile in the Atlanta offense, playing 96 of the Falcons' 130 offensive snaps (74 percent) during that stretch while collecting four receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. With Gage out for another week and Ridley's 10.5 targets per game now up for grabs, Zaccheaus looks like he'll have one of the best opportunities of his young career to produce a useful fantasy line. While Zaccheaus should absorb some of the vacated target volume, he shouldn't be expected to serve as a 1:1 replacement for Ridley. Instead, expect the likes of Zaccheaus and fellow pass catchers Kyle Pitts, Cordarrelle Patterson, Mike Davis, Hayden Hurst, Tajae Sharpe, Christian Blake and Frank Darby to all enjoy upticks in targets and snaps, to varying degrees.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
